S-COW OLIGOPEPTIDE-1 SP
Emollient
Good
About S-COW OLIGOPEPTIDE-1 SP
A lab-made signaling peptide used to condition skin or hair, usually in tiny amounts.
Detailed Analysis
S-COW OLIGOPEPTIDE-1 SP is a single chain peptide containing 13 amino acids. It is synthetically produced based on a sequence from Lactotransferrin which is found in the cow, Bos taurus. The parent protein contains a maximum of 708 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation, and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids. With no listed EU restriction here and no major hazard flags in the input, it is generally a lower-concern cosmetic ingredient when used appropriately. Its main cosmetic upside is softens and smooths skin.
What It Does
Skin Benefits
- ✓ Softens and smooths skin
Known Concerns
- ⚠ Novel peptide actives usually have less long-term public safety data than basic moisturizers
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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