Antioxidant
CAFFEOYL SH-OCTAPEPTIDE-4
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
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
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 CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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