Spilanthoyl Sh-Hexapeptide-46 Sp Amide
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin protecting, skin conditioning - humectant, skin conditioning - miscellaneous in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Spilanthoyl sh-Hexapeptide-46 SP Amide is the product obtained by the reaction of Spilanthic Acid and sh-Hexapeptide-46 SP in which the C-terminus is an amide.
What does it do?
Spilanthoyl Sh-Hexapeptide-46 Sp Amide is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
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Skin conditioning - humectant
increases skin moisture by attracting water
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Skin conditioning - miscellaneous
improves skin condition through mechanisms not classified under the more specific emollient or humectant subcategories
EU regulatory status
Spilanthoyl Sh-Hexapeptide-46 Sp Amide 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 Spilanthoyl Sh-Hexapeptide-46 Sp Amide?
Spilanthoyl Sh-Hexapeptide-46 Sp Amide is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Spilanthoyl sh-Hexapeptide-46 SP Amide is the product obtained by the reaction of Spilanthic Acid and sh-Hexapeptide-46 SP in which the C-terminus is an amide.
Is Spilanthoyl Sh-Hexapeptide-46 Sp Amide allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Spilanthoyl Sh-Hexapeptide-46 Sp Amide is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Spilanthoyl Sh-Hexapeptide-46 Sp Amide do in cosmetic products?
Spilanthoyl Sh-Hexapeptide-46 Sp Amide is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin protecting, skin conditioning - humectant, skin conditioning - miscellaneous.
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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: 25/06/2026