Sh-Oligopeptide-9
A cosmetic ingredient used as humectant, skin conditioning, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
sh-Oligopeptide-9 is a single chain recombinant human peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized to be identical to the human gene which codes for Enkephalin which contains a maximum of 267 amino acids. This protein contains 11 amino acids consisting of arginine, glutamic acid, glutamine, glycine, leucine, methionine, phenylalanine, and tyrosine and may contain disulfide bonds and/or sugar. The protein consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids
What does it do?
Sh-Oligopeptide-9 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Humectant
draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water
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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-9 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-9?
Sh-Oligopeptide-9 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. sh-Oligopeptide-9 is a single chain recombinant human peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized to be identical to the human gene which codes for Enkephalin which contains a maximum of 267 amino acids. This protein contains 11 amino acids consisting of arginine, glutamic acid, glutamine, glycine, leucine, methionine, phenylalanine, and tyrosine and may contain disulfide bonds and/or sugar. The protein consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids
Is Sh-Oligopeptide-9 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sh-Oligopeptide-9 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sh-Oligopeptide-9 do in cosmetic products?
Sh-Oligopeptide-9 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: humectant, skin conditioning, skin protecting.
What is the CAS number of Sh-Oligopeptide-9?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sh-Oligopeptide-9 is -.
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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: 15/10/2010