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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:

  • 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