Antioxidant
SR-MUSSEL OLIGOPEPTIDE-1
Safety score · 0–100
Excellent
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A mussel-derived recombinant polyphenolic phosphoprotein (MEFP-5) with antioxidant and anti-sebum properties, produced in E. coli.
A recombinant protein modeled on Polyphenolic Phosphoprotein MEFP-5 from Mytilus edulis (blue mussel), produced in E. coli. MEFP-5 is the major byssal protein responsible for mussel adhesion and is rich in DOPA residues conferring strong antioxidant properties. Functions include antioxidant, anti-sebum, and skin protection. No EU restrictions or GHS hazards reported.
Function
Skin benefits
- Antioxidant protection
- Anti-sebum (oil control)
- Skin protection
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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