Emulsifier
SR-(POLYPEPTIDE-165 OLIGOPEPTIDE-178)
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A 970-amino-acid recombinant fusion peptide from Pichia pastoris yeast, used to emulsify and film-form in skin care. Clean tolerability profile typical of yeast-fermented proteins; data is sparse.
Function
Skin benefits
- Emulsifying and film-forming
- Recombinant Pichia origin
- Skin-conditioning support
Known concerns
- Sparse public cosmetic data
- Niche fusion-protein ingredient
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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