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Skin Conditioning

BARLEY SH-POLYPEPTIDE-3

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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 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 CONDITIONING

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

EU CosIng database

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

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