S-CANNABIS SATIVA OCTAPEPTIDE-1
Conditioning Agent
Good
About S-CANNABIS SATIVA OCTAPEPTIDE-1
A synthetically produced peptide inspired by a Cannabis sativa protein, used as a skin conditioning agent.
Detailed Analysis
A synthetic octapeptide (8 amino acids: glycine, isoleucine, leucine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan) modeled on a sequence from Cytochrome c Biogenesis Protein CcsA found in Cannabis sativa. Produced entirely by chemical synthesis, not derived from the cannabis plant itself. No EU restrictions apply (Regulation 1223/2009). The peptide backbone is well-defined and the ingredient has a favorable safety profile typical of synthetic peptides.
What It Does
Skin Benefits
- ✓ Conditions skin through emollient and miscellaneous conditioning actions
- ✓ Synthetic origin ensures consistent batch composition
Known Concerns
- ⚠ Source protein from cannabis plant may raise regulatory scrutiny in some jurisdictions
- ⚠ Not derived from controlled Cannabis varieties; purely synthetic analog
Safety Score
Good
Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.
References
EU CosIng Database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry
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