Skin Conditioning
BARLEY SH-POLYPEPTIDE-3
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A recombinant human keratinocyte growth factor analogue produced in transgenic barley. Plant-based expression is clean; growth-factor framing and absent independent review keep it in yellow.
Function
Skin benefits
- Skin conditioning
- Plant-based expression system avoids animal contaminants
- Novel molecular farming biotechnology
Known concerns
- No CIR or SCCS review
- KGF-class growth-factor framing raises bioactivity questions
- 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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