Sh-Oligopeptide-73 Amide Acetate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
sh-Oligopeptide-73 Amide Acetate is the acetate salt of a protein produced synthetically to be identical to the human protein, Substance P. It contains 11 amino acids in which the C-terminus is an amide, and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
What does it do?
Sh-Oligopeptide-73 Amide Acetate 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 protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
Sh-Oligopeptide-73 Amide Acetate 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-73 Amide Acetate?
Sh-Oligopeptide-73 Amide Acetate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. sh-Oligopeptide-73 Amide Acetate is the acetate salt of a protein produced synthetically to be identical to the human protein, Substance P. It contains 11 amino acids in which the C-terminus is an amide, and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
Is Sh-Oligopeptide-73 Amide Acetate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sh-Oligopeptide-73 Amide Acetate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sh-Oligopeptide-73 Amide Acetate do in cosmetic products?
Sh-Oligopeptide-73 Amide Acetate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, 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