Sh-Oligopeptide-91 Sp
A cosmetic ingredient used as bleaching in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
sh-Oligopeptide-91 SP is a 15 amino acid protein fragment produced synthetically to be identical to a portion of the human protein ARS Interacting Multi-Functional Protein 1. The parent protein contains a maximum of 312 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-91 Sp is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Bleaching
lightens hair or skin tone by chemically reducing pigment
EU regulatory status
Sh-Oligopeptide-91 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-91 Sp?
Sh-Oligopeptide-91 Sp is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. sh-Oligopeptide-91 SP is a 15 amino acid protein fragment produced synthetically to be identical to a portion of the human protein ARS Interacting Multi-Functional Protein 1. The parent protein contains a maximum of 312 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-91 Sp allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sh-Oligopeptide-91 Sp is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sh-Oligopeptide-91 Sp do in cosmetic products?
Sh-Oligopeptide-91 Sp is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: bleaching.
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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: 25/04/2019