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Antioxidant

CAFFEOYL HEXAPEPTIDE-56

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Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A caffeic-acid-conjugated hexapeptide — pairs polyphenol antioxidant defence with peptide signalling. Class behaviour is consistently safe; the only practical caveat is occasional mild yellow staining in light-coloured bases.

Function

ANTIOXIDANTHAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN PROTECTING

Skin benefits

  • Polyphenol antioxidant action
  • Hexapeptide skin conditioning
  • Free-radical defence
  • Plant-inspired chemistry

Known concerns

  • Possible mild staining of formulas from caffeoyl group
  • Independent clinical data limited
  • Rare peptide allergy

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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