S-BLACK WIDOW SPIDER PENTAPEPTIDE-1 SP

55

Moderate

About S-BLACK WIDOW SPIDER PENTAPEPTIDE-1 SP

A synthetic 5-amino-acid peptide inspired by a sequence from Black Widow spider venom (alpha-latrotoxin) — designed for antioxidant and eyelash conditioning benefits in cosmetic formulations.

Detailed Analysis

s-Black Widow Spider Pentapeptide-1 SP is a 5-amino-acid chain synthetically produced to mimic a portion of Alpha-Latrotoxin-Lt1a from Latrodectus tredecimguttatus (black widow spider). Alpha-latrotoxin is a neurotoxin that acts on presynaptic nerve terminals, but the cosmetic peptide sequence is much shorter and does not retain toxic activity. The peptide is produced synthetically and purified. It carries multiple functions: antioxidant, humectant, skin protecting, and eyelash conditioning. Unusual sourcing warrants attention to purity and concentration.

What It Does

ANTIOXIDANT HUMECTANT SKIN CONDITIONING SKIN PROTECTING EYELASH CONDITIONING

Skin Benefits

  • ✓ antioxidant protection
  • ✓ eyelash conditioning
  • ✓ humectant hydration
  • ✓ skin protection

Known Concerns

  • ⚠ unusual spider-venom origin may raise consumer concerns
  • ⚠ potential sensitization in predisposed individuals

Safety Score

55

Moderate

Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.

References

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EU CosIng Database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry

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