Sr-(Hexapeptide-40 Oligopeptide-232 Sh-Oligopeptide-1)
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - humectant, skin conditioning - miscellaneous in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
sr-(Hexapeptide-40 Oligopeptide-232 sh-Oligopeptide-1) is a single chain recombinant peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the gene from Hexapeptide-40, Oligopeptide-232, and sh-Oligopeptide-1. The fusion peptide contains 88 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?
Sr-(Hexapeptide-40 Oligopeptide-232 Sh-Oligopeptide-1) is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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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
Sr-(Hexapeptide-40 Oligopeptide-232 Sh-Oligopeptide-1) 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 Sr-(Hexapeptide-40 Oligopeptide-232 Sh-Oligopeptide-1)?
Sr-(Hexapeptide-40 Oligopeptide-232 Sh-Oligopeptide-1) is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. sr-(Hexapeptide-40 Oligopeptide-232 sh-Oligopeptide-1) is a single chain recombinant peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the gene from Hexapeptide-40, Oligopeptide-232, and sh-Oligopeptide-1. The fusion peptide contains 88 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation, and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
Is Sr-(Hexapeptide-40 Oligopeptide-232 Sh-Oligopeptide-1) allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sr-(Hexapeptide-40 Oligopeptide-232 Sh-Oligopeptide-1) is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sr-(Hexapeptide-40 Oligopeptide-232 Sh-Oligopeptide-1) do in cosmetic products?
Sr-(Hexapeptide-40 Oligopeptide-232 Sh-Oligopeptide-1) is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: 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: 26/06/2024