Sh-Hexapeptide-7 Sp
Used in cosmetic products as antimicrobial, antioxidant, hair conditioning, skin conditioning and skin protecting. sh-Hexapeptide-7 SP is the single chain human peptide produced synthetically to be identical to a portion of the protein, Humanin and contains 6 amino acids consisting of aspartic acid, glutamic acid, isoleucine, leucine, proline and serine. Humanin contains a maximum of 24 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation. The protein consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sh-Hexapeptide-7 Sp used for in cosmetics?
Sh-Hexapeptide-7 Sp is used in cosmetic products as antimicrobial, antioxidant, hair conditioning, skin conditioning and skin protecting. sh-Hexapeptide-7 SP is the single chain human peptide produced synthetically to be identical to a portion of the protein, Humanin and contains 6 amino acids consisting of aspartic acid, glutamic acid, isoleucine, leucine, proline and serine. Humanin contains a maximum of 24 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation. The protein consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
Is Sh-Hexapeptide-7 Sp restricted in cosmetics in the EU?
No EU restriction annex is recorded for Sh-Hexapeptide-7 Sp in our records. Rules change and differ by market, so always check the current regulation before you formulate.