Sr-(Methionyl Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-47 Sh-Polypeptide-158)
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient, skin protecting, skin conditioning - miscellaneous in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
sr-(Methionyl Hexapeptide-40 sh-Polypeptide-47 sh-Polypeptide-158) is a single chain recombinant peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the genes of Methionine, Hexapeptide-40, sh-Polypeptide-47, and sh-Polypeptide-158.
What does it do?
Sr-(Methionyl Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-47 Sh-Polypeptide-158) is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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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-(Methionyl Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-47 Sh-Polypeptide-158) 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-(Methionyl Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-47 Sh-Polypeptide-158)?
Sr-(Methionyl Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-47 Sh-Polypeptide-158) is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. sr-(Methionyl Hexapeptide-40 sh-Polypeptide-47 sh-Polypeptide-158) is a single chain recombinant peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the genes of Methionine, Hexapeptide-40, sh-Polypeptide-47, and sh-Polypeptide-158.
Is Sr-(Methionyl Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-47 Sh-Polypeptide-158) allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sr-(Methionyl Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-47 Sh-Polypeptide-158) is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sr-(Methionyl Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-47 Sh-Polypeptide-158) do in cosmetic products?
Sr-(Methionyl Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-47 Sh-Polypeptide-158) is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - emollient, 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: 08/08/2024