Sh-Tetrapeptide-2
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
sh-Tetrapeptide-2 is a single chain human peptide, produced synthetically to be identical to a portion of the protein, Interleukin 1 Receptor Type 1. The fragment contains 4 amino acids consisting of arginine, asparagine, lysine, and valine. The parent protein contains 569 amino acids consisting of the proper sequence of the 20 amino acids.
What does it do?
Sh-Tetrapeptide-2 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
EU regulatory status
Sh-Tetrapeptide-2 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-Tetrapeptide-2?
Sh-Tetrapeptide-2 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. sh-Tetrapeptide-2 is a single chain human peptide, produced synthetically to be identical to a portion of the protein, Interleukin 1 Receptor Type 1. The fragment contains 4 amino acids consisting of arginine, asparagine, lysine, and valine. The parent protein contains 569 amino acids consisting of the proper sequence of the 20 amino acids.
Is Sh-Tetrapeptide-2 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sh-Tetrapeptide-2 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sh-Tetrapeptide-2 do in cosmetic products?
Sh-Tetrapeptide-2 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.
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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: 30/11/2015