Emulsifier
SR-(POLYPEPTIDE-166 OLIGOPEPTIDE-178)
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A recombinant fusion peptide from Pichia pastoris closely related to the Polypeptide-168 series. Emulsifies and protects skin, with the clean tolerability profile typical of yeast-fermented proteins.
Function
Skin benefits
- Emulsification and skin protection
- Recombinant Pichia production
- Low irritation potential typical of structural proteins
Known concerns
- Limited public dossier
- Sequence-specific data not available
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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