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ACETYL SH-NONAPEPTIDE-5

85

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A synthetic peptide made of nine amino acids, designed to interact with skin structures for anti-aging applications.

Acetyl sh-Nonapeptide-5 is a synthetic nonapeptide produced through acetylation, designed to modulate skin biological processes through peptide signaling. The peptide consists of nine amino acid residues and is used in anti-aging formulations at low concentrations typically below 1%. It is not subject to specific EU cosmetic restrictions.

Skin benefits

  • Peptide that may support skin elasticity
  • Used in anti-aging formulations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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