Skin Conditioning
BARLEY SH-OLIGOPEPTIDE-1
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A recombinant human EGF analogue produced in transgenic barley, used as a skin-conditioning agent. Plant-based expression is clean but EGF framing keeps it in yellow territory.
Function
Skin benefits
- Skin conditioning
- Plant-based expression system avoids animal contaminants
- Novel molecular farming biotechnology
Known concerns
- EGF-class growth-factor framing raises bioactivity questions
- No CIR or SCCS review
- Transgenic plant origin requires GMO disclosure in some markets
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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