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Skin Conditioning

BARLEY HEXAPEPTIDE-40 SH-POLYPEPTIDE-13

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A blend of a barley-derived hexapeptide and a recombinant polypeptide, used in age-defense formulas. Peptide class is mild; cocktail format limits independent review.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Bioengineered peptide blend marketed for skin signaling
  • Combines barley-derived hexapeptide with recombinant polypeptide
  • Low-irritation peptide class

Known concerns

  • Cocktail of two proprietary peptides with limited safety data
  • Barley-origin peptide may concern severe gluten-allergic users (theoretical)
  • Composition varies by supplier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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