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Skin Conditioning

S-CHINESE COBRA OLIGOPEPTIDE-1

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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A synthetic peptide patterned on a fragment of Chinese cobra venom (cobrotoxin) — used as a skin and hair conditioner. Venom origin raises sensitisation concerns; safety data is sparse.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN PROTECTINGSKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

Skin benefits

  • Marketed for skin and hair conditioning signal effects

Known concerns

  • Synthetic cobrotoxin-fragment peptide with venom-protein origin
  • Sensitisation risk for snake-venom-aware users
  • No SCCS or CIR review
  • Potential pharmacological activity if absorbed

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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