What Is Sh-Polypeptide-6?
sh-Polypeptide-6 is a single chain synthetic human peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is a synthesized copy of the human gene which codes for Interleukin 10 used as such or adapted to the production host. It contains a maximum of 160 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation. The protein consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
Its declared cosmetic functions are humectant and skin conditioning.
Source: European Commission CosIng inventory.
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Primarily a humectant of either natural or synthetic origin
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A plant-derived humectant that draws moisture into the skin
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A humectant that draws moisture into the skin's outer layers
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