S-BOVINE OLIGOPEPTIDE-1

About S-BOVINE OLIGOPEPTIDE-1

A peptide synthesized to match a sequence from cow lactoferrin that provides hair conditioning benefits, functioning as a biomimetic ingredient that supports hair follicle health and structure.

Detailed Analysis

S-Bovine Oligopeptide-1 is a synthetic peptide based on an 18-amino-acid sequence from bovine lactoferrin (a whey protein found in cow milk). The 's-' prefix indicates a synthetic production method rather than animal extraction, which addresses concerns about animal-derived ingredient regulations and pathogen transmission. Bovine lactoferrin is not restricted under EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annexes II or III. As a synthetic version of a milk-derived sequence, the ingredient carries a favourable safety profile without the allergy risks associated with intact milk proteins. It is primarily used in hair conditioning formulations for its film-forming and follicle-supporting properties.

What It Does

Skin Benefits

• ✓ Hair conditioning
• ✓ Film-forming on hair shaft
• ✓ Follicle health support

Known Concerns

• ⚠ Synthetic production is essential — animal-extracted version would raise allergy and regulatory concerns
• ⚠ Cross-reactivity risk for individuals with severe dairy allergies, though synthetic production substantially mitigates this

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