Sr-Honey Bee Defensin-1
A cosmetic ingredient used as antimicrobial, skin protecting, skin conditioning - miscellaneous in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
sr-Honey Bee Defensin-1 is a single chain recombinant protein produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized to be identical to the gene which codes for Defensin-1 derived from the honey bee, Apil mellifera. The parent protein contains a maximum of 95 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-Honey Bee Defensin-1 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antimicrobial
kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
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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-Honey Bee Defensin-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-Honey Bee Defensin-1?
Sr-Honey Bee Defensin-1 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. sr-Honey Bee Defensin-1 is a single chain recombinant protein produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized to be identical to the gene which codes for Defensin-1 derived from the honey bee, Apil mellifera. The parent protein contains a maximum of 95 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
Is Sr-Honey Bee Defensin-1 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sr-Honey Bee Defensin-1 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sr-Honey Bee Defensin-1 do in cosmetic products?
Sr-Honey Bee Defensin-1 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antimicrobial, skin protecting, 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: 28/06/2024