Sr-Oligopeptide-1
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
sr-Oligopeptide-1 is a single chain recombinant protein produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthetically produced, and the final peptide contains 91 amino acids consisting of the 20 standard amino acids.
What does it do?
Sr-Oligopeptide-1 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
EU regulatory status
Sr-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-Oligopeptide-1?
Sr-Oligopeptide-1 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. sr-Oligopeptide-1 is a single chain recombinant protein produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthetically produced, and the final peptide contains 91 amino acids consisting of the 20 standard amino acids.
Is Sr-Oligopeptide-1 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sr-Oligopeptide-1 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sr-Oligopeptide-1 do in cosmetic products?
Sr-Oligopeptide-1 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin protecting.
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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: 14/02/2018