Sr-(Methionyl S-Rainbow Trout Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-58 Hexapeptide-40)
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, skin conditioning - emollient, hair conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
sr-(Methionyl s-Rainbow Trout Oligopeptide-1 sh-Polypeptide-58 Hexapeptide-40) is a single chain recombinant peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the gene from s-Rainbow Trout Oligopeptide-1, sh-Polypeptide-58, and Hexapeptide-40 with the initiation code for methionine. The fusion peptide contains 205 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-(Methionyl S-Rainbow Trout Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-58 Hexapeptide-40) is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antioxidant
neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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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
EU regulatory status
Sr-(Methionyl S-Rainbow Trout Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-58 Hexapeptide-40) 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 S-Rainbow Trout Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-58 Hexapeptide-40)?
Sr-(Methionyl S-Rainbow Trout Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-58 Hexapeptide-40) is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. sr-(Methionyl s-Rainbow Trout Oligopeptide-1 sh-Polypeptide-58 Hexapeptide-40) is a single chain recombinant peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the gene from s-Rainbow Trout Oligopeptide-1, sh-Polypeptide-58, and Hexapeptide-40 with the initiation code for methionine. The fusion peptide contains 205 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
Is Sr-(Methionyl S-Rainbow Trout Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-58 Hexapeptide-40) allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sr-(Methionyl S-Rainbow Trout Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-58 Hexapeptide-40) is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sr-(Methionyl S-Rainbow Trout Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-58 Hexapeptide-40) do in cosmetic products?
Sr-(Methionyl S-Rainbow Trout Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-58 Hexapeptide-40) is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, skin conditioning - emollient, hair conditioning, skin protecting, skin conditioning - humectant.
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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