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Film Former

HYDROLYZED SR-(SPIDER POLYPEPTIDE-1 OLIGOPEPTIDE-178)

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A hydrolyzed bio-inspired protein based on spider-silk and oligopeptide sequences (made by recombinant production, not from actual spiders) — used as a film former and hair conditioner. Generally well tolerated.

Function

FILM FORMINGHAIR CONDITIONINGHAIR WAVING OR STRAIGHTENINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Bio-inspired film former
  • Hair conditioning effect
  • Synthetic — no actual spider material
  • Well-tolerated peptide class

Known concerns

  • Recombinant/synthetic process means trace endotoxin/host-cell residues need control
  • Limited public efficacy data
  • Sourcing varies by supplier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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