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Hair Conditioning

SH-OLIGOPEPTIDE-78 PENTA-(S-SILKWORM HEXAPEPTIDE-1)

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

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

HAIR CONDITIONING

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

EU CosIng database

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

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