Skin Conditioning
S-CHINESE COBRA OLIGOPEPTIDE-1
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
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 CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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