Tri (Sh-Polypeptide-165)
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - miscellaneous in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Tri (sh-Polypeptide-165) is the synthetic peptide consisting of three repeats of sh-Polypeptide-165. The protein contains 189 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?
Tri (Sh-Polypeptide-165) is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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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
Tri (Sh-Polypeptide-165) 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 Tri (Sh-Polypeptide-165)?
Tri (Sh-Polypeptide-165) is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Tri (sh-Polypeptide-165) is the synthetic peptide consisting of three repeats of sh-Polypeptide-165. The protein contains 189 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation, and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
Is Tri (Sh-Polypeptide-165) allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Tri (Sh-Polypeptide-165) is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Tri (Sh-Polypeptide-165) do in cosmetic products?
Tri (Sh-Polypeptide-165) is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: 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: 30/04/2025