Name

METHOXY PEG-100 PROPYL MELITTIN AMIDE

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Description

Methoxy PEG-100 Propyl Melittin Amide is the product obtained by the reaction of methoxy PEG-100 propionaldehyde with Melittin in which the N-terminus of the protein is an amide.

Benefits

ANTI-SEBUM

Considerations

• Ethoxylated Chemical This is an ethoxylated chemical, meaning it’s been created with ethylene oxide, traces of which, along with its carcinogenic byproduct, 1,4-dioxane, can remain in the product. • Endocrine Disruption PEGs have been associated with reproductive toxicity and xenoestrogenic properties.

Research Sources

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12595-021-00412-3#:~:text=Among%20other%20EDCs%20in%20personal,health%20especially%20on%20female%20reproduction https://www.epa.gov/assessing-and-managing-chemicals-under-tsca/final-risk-evaluation-14-dioxane

Summary

Contamination concerns (carcinogenic ethylene oxide and/or 1,4-dioxane), suspected endocrine disruption.