Sh-Tetrapeptide-38 Trifluoroacetate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
sh-Tetrapeptide-38 Trifluoroacetate is the trifluoroacetate salt of a single chain human peptide, produced synthetically to be identical to a portion of the protein, Stem Cell Factor which contains a maximum of 273 amino acids. sh-Tetrapeptide-38 Trifluoroacetate contains 4 amino acids consisting of aspartic acid, leucine, and lysine.
What does it do?
Sh-Tetrapeptide-38 Trifluoroacetate 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-38 Trifluoroacetate 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-38 Trifluoroacetate?
Sh-Tetrapeptide-38 Trifluoroacetate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. sh-Tetrapeptide-38 Trifluoroacetate is the trifluoroacetate salt of a single chain human peptide, produced synthetically to be identical to a portion of the protein, Stem Cell Factor which contains a maximum of 273 amino acids. sh-Tetrapeptide-38 Trifluoroacetate contains 4 amino acids consisting of aspartic acid, leucine, and lysine.
Is Sh-Tetrapeptide-38 Trifluoroacetate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sh-Tetrapeptide-38 Trifluoroacetate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sh-Tetrapeptide-38 Trifluoroacetate do in cosmetic products?
Sh-Tetrapeptide-38 Trifluoroacetate 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: 20/11/2014