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Antioxidant

CAFFEOYL SH-OCTAPEPTIDE-4

70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A polyphenol-peptide hybrid combining caffeic acid (a coffee-derived antioxidant) with an octapeptide. Likely safe at trace levels but lacks dedicated safety review; caffeic acid can be mildly photo-reactive.

Function

ANTIOXIDANTSKIN PROTECTING

Skin benefits

  • Antioxidant action from caffeic acid moiety
  • Skin conditioning from peptide portion
  • Synergistic anti-aging claims

Known concerns

  • Caffeic acid moiety is a known photo-active compound
  • Limited independent toxicology of the conjugate
  • Potential trace residual coupling agents from synthesis

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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