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Cosmetic ingredient (INCI)

Sh-Octapeptide-4

Used in cosmetic products as anti-seborrheic, antioxidant, chelating, reducing and skin protecting. SH-Octapeptide-4 is a recombinant human peptide produced synthetically to be identical to the protein, Enkephalin. It contains 8 amino acids consisting of glycine, histidine, leucine, lysine, phenylalanine, and tyrosine.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Sh-Octapeptide-4 used for in cosmetics?

Sh-Octapeptide-4 is used in cosmetic products as anti-seborrheic, antioxidant, chelating, reducing and skin protecting. SH-Octapeptide-4 is a recombinant human peptide produced synthetically to be identical to the protein, Enkephalin. It contains 8 amino acids consisting of glycine, histidine, leucine, lysine, phenylalanine, and tyrosine.

Is Sh-Octapeptide-4 restricted in cosmetics in the EU?

No EU restriction annex is recorded for Sh-Octapeptide-4 in our records. Rules change and differ by market, so always check the current regulation before you formulate.