Sh-Oligopeptide-26 Sp
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
sh-Oligopeptide-26 SP is a single chain human peptide produced synthetically to be identical to a portion of the protein, Voltage-Dependent L-Type Calcium Channel Subunit Alpha-1D, and contains 16 amino acids consisting of arginine, asparagine, cysteine, phenylalanine and tryptophan. The parent protein contains a maximum of 2161 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-26 Sp is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
Sh-Oligopeptide-26 Sp 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-26 Sp?
Sh-Oligopeptide-26 Sp is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. sh-Oligopeptide-26 SP is a single chain human peptide produced synthetically to be identical to a portion of the protein, Voltage-Dependent L-Type Calcium Channel Subunit Alpha-1D, and contains 16 amino acids consisting of arginine, asparagine, cysteine, phenylalanine and tryptophan. The parent protein contains a maximum of 2161 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-26 Sp allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sh-Oligopeptide-26 Sp is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sh-Oligopeptide-26 Sp do in cosmetic products?
Sh-Oligopeptide-26 Sp is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, 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: 18/10/2019