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Humectant

SR-(MUSSEL POLYPEPTIDE-1 MUSSEL OLIGOPEPTIDE-1 MUSSEL POLYPEPTIDE-1)

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73

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A recombinant fusion of mussel-derived peptide modules borrowing mussel adhesive chemistry for humectant skin conditioning. Caution for shellfish-allergic users; otherwise low-risk at sub-ppm use.

Function

HUMECTANTSKIN PROTECTING

Skin benefits

  • Adhesive peptide humectant action
  • Skin conditioning
  • Sustainable recombinant source

Known concerns

  • Shellfish-allergy cross-reactivity potential
  • Limited public safety data
  • Incomplete bioactivity characterisation

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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