Emulsifier
SR-(POLYPEPTIDE-168 OLIGOPEPTIDE-178)
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A 970-amino-acid recombinant fusion protein from Pichia pastoris yeast that emulsifies, forms a film, and protects skin. Clean tolerability typical of yeast-fermented structural proteins.
Function
Skin benefits
- Emulsifier and film former
- Skin protectant action
- Pichia pastoris production is well-controlled
Known concerns
- Sparse public cosmetic data
- Niche multifunctional protein
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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