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Cosmetic ingredient (INCI)

Sh-Pentapeptide-16 Sp

Used in cosmetic products as skin conditioning, emollient. sh-Pentapeptide-16 SP is a single chain human peptide produced synthetically to be identical to a portion of the protein, Immunoglobulin Heavy Chain Junction Region, and contains 5 amino acids consisting of consisting of aspartic acid, phenylalanine, tryptophan and tyrosine. The parent protein contains a maximum of 18 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Sh-Pentapeptide-16 Sp used for in cosmetics?

Sh-Pentapeptide-16 Sp is used in cosmetic products as skin conditioning, emollient. sh-Pentapeptide-16 SP is a single chain human peptide produced synthetically to be identical to a portion of the protein, Immunoglobulin Heavy Chain Junction Region, and contains 5 amino acids consisting of consisting of aspartic acid, phenylalanine, tryptophan and tyrosine. The parent protein contains a maximum of 18 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation.

Is Sh-Pentapeptide-16 Sp restricted in cosmetics in the EU?

No EU restriction annex is recorded for Sh-Pentapeptide-16 Sp in our records. Rules change and differ by market, so always check the current regulation before you formulate.