Sh-Octapeptide-28 Sp
Used in cosmetic products as antioxidant, hair conditioning and skin conditioning, miscellaneous. sh-Octapeptide-28 SP is a single chain human peptide, produced synthetically to be identical to a portion of the protein, Alpha-Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone, and consists of arginine, glycine, histidine, methionine, phenylalanine, tryptophan, tyrosine and valine. The parent protein contains a maximum of 26 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation, and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sh-Octapeptide-28 Sp used for in cosmetics?
Sh-Octapeptide-28 Sp is used in cosmetic products as antioxidant, hair conditioning and skin conditioning, miscellaneous. sh-Octapeptide-28 SP is a single chain human peptide, produced synthetically to be identical to a portion of the protein, Alpha-Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone, and consists of arginine, glycine, histidine, methionine, phenylalanine, tryptophan, tyrosine and valine. The parent protein contains a maximum of 26 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation, and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
Is Sh-Octapeptide-28 Sp restricted in cosmetics in the EU?
No EU restriction annex is recorded for Sh-Octapeptide-28 Sp in our records. Rules change and differ by market, so always check the current regulation before you formulate.