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INCI name

SH-OLIGOPEPTIDE-1

sh-Oligopeptide-1

Skin conditioningreviewed

A recombinant peptide with the amino acid sequence of human EGF, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

sh-Oligopeptide-1 is a single-chain recombinant peptide produced by fermentation in E. coli bacteria from a synthesised gene identical to the human gene for epidermal growth factor (EGF). It contains up to 53 amino acids. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in serums, essences, face creams, eye creams and masks.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The prefix sh stands for synthetic human: the peptide is produced biotechnologically and is not obtained from human tissue. The label does not show its concentration.

Functions

Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (26)

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