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Active Ingredient

BARLEY SH-POLYPEPTIDE-25

Updated
75

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A recombinant human IL-2 analogue produced in transgenic barley — marketed for skin-barrier support. The cytokine lineage warrants caution on compromised skin despite a clean cosmetic record so far.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Barrier support claims
  • Plant-expressed peptide
  • Stable in formulation

Known concerns

  • IL-2 analogue immunoactive lineage
  • Avoid on broken skin / immune-compromised users
  • Limited public dermal safety data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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