S-HIV-1 OLIGOPEPTIDE-4 S-COW OLIGOPEPTIDE-2 SP
Conditioning Agent
Moderate
About S-HIV-1 OLIGOPEPTIDE-4 S-COW OLIGOPEPTIDE-2 SP
A synthetic fusion peptide combining HIV-1 and bovine protein sequences (59 amino acids total) used for skin protecting and conditioning, with concerns around the HIV-sequence origin and limited cosmetic history.
Detailed Analysis
This single-chain synthetic peptide (59 amino acids) combines s-HIV-1 Oligopeptide-4 and s-Cow Oligopeptide-2 sequences. Despite the HIV-1 designation, this refers to a specific synthetic peptide sequence derived from the HIV-1 envelope protein (not the actual virus or infectious material), and it is chemically synthesized rather than biologically produced. The cow oligopeptide sequence is similarly derived from bovine protein sequences. Used as a skin protecting and conditioning agent. The HIV-sequence origin raises unusual concerns that would require specific safety assessment by the SCCS. No EU CosIng restrictions apply.
What It Does
Skin Benefits
- ✓ Skin protecting agent
- ✓ Skin conditioning - miscellaneous
Known Concerns
- ⚠ HIV-1 protein origin raises unusual regulatory scrutiny despite synthetic production
- ⚠ Limited cosmetic usage history
- ⚠ Allergenicity profile requires specific characterization
- ⚠ Immunogenicity risk from viral-sequence derived peptides
Safety Score
Moderate
Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.
References
EU CosIng Database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry
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