Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-7 Dipeptide-19
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
sh-Oligopeptide-1 sh-Polypeptide-7 Dipeptide-19 is a synthetic single chain fusion peptide produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the gene from sh-Oligopeptide-1 (q.v.), sh-Polypeptide-7 and Dipeptide-19. The fused peptide contains 244 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation, and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
What does it do?
Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-7 Dipeptide-19 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-7 Dipeptide-19 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-7 Dipeptide-19?
Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-7 Dipeptide-19 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. sh-Oligopeptide-1 sh-Polypeptide-7 Dipeptide-19 is a synthetic single chain fusion peptide produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the gene from sh-Oligopeptide-1 (q.v.), sh-Polypeptide-7 and Dipeptide-19. The fused peptide contains 244 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation, and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
Is Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-7 Dipeptide-19 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-7 Dipeptide-19 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-7 Dipeptide-19 do in cosmetic products?
Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-7 Dipeptide-19 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin protecting.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 01/09/2016