Neurocosmetic peptide
BICYCLIC S-KINOSHITA'S CONE OLIGOPEPTIDE-2 TRIFLUOROACETATE
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A synthetic peptide modeled on cone snail venom toxins, supplied as a trifluoroacetate salt. Pitched for muscle-relaxing, anti-wrinkle effects, with very limited public safety review.
Skin benefits
- Conotoxin-inspired oligopeptide may target specific receptors
- Potential anti-aging or neurocosmetic claims via peptide signalling
- Used at very low concentrations in serums
Known concerns
- Cone snail venom-derived peptides have potent biological activity
- Trifluoroacetate counterion is a persistent environmental contaminant
- No public CIR or SCCS safety review for this specific peptide
- Limited independent human safety data
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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