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R-MUSSEL POLYPEPTIDE-1 R-MUSSEL OLIGOPEPTIDE-1 SH-POLYPEPTIDE-1

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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 recombinant mussel-foot-protein-inspired fusion peptide for hair and skin conditioning, produced in E. coli. Recombinant origin avoids true shellfish allergen contamination.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Hair and skin conditioning
  • Recombinant production avoids true shellfish contamination
  • Mussel-foot-protein-inspired adhesion benefits

Known concerns

  • Mussel-derived sequence may concern shellfish-allergy consumers
  • No CIR or SCCS review
  • Limited published cosmetic-specific data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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