Hair Conditioning
SH-OLIGOPEPTIDE-78 PENTA-(S-SILKWORM HEXAPEPTIDE-1)
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A recombinant fusion peptide combining sh-Oligopeptide-78 with five silkworm-hexapeptide repeats, used for hair conditioning. Generally well tolerated; silk-protein origin warrants allergen flag.
Function
Skin benefits
- Recombinant fusion peptide for hair conditioning
- Animal-free E. coli production
- Negligible scalp penetration
Known concerns
- Silkworm protein origin — potential allergen relevance
- Brand-proprietary efficacy data
- Recombinant production residues at trace levels
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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