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Antioxidant

SR-MUSSEL OLIGOPEPTIDE-1

90

Safety score · 0–100

Excellent

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A mussel-derived recombinant polyphenolic phosphoprotein (MEFP-5) with antioxidant and anti-sebum properties, produced in E. coli.

A recombinant protein modeled on Polyphenolic Phosphoprotein MEFP-5 from Mytilus edulis (blue mussel), produced in E. coli. MEFP-5 is the major byssal protein responsible for mussel adhesion and is rich in DOPA residues conferring strong antioxidant properties. Functions include antioxidant, anti-sebum, and skin protection. No EU restrictions or GHS hazards reported.

Function

ANTIOXIDANTANTI-SEBUMSKIN PROTECTING

Skin benefits

  • Antioxidant protection
  • Anti-sebum (oil control)
  • Skin protection

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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