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Skin Conditioning

HEPTAPEPTIDE-38

65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A synthetic seven-amino-acid peptide used in skin-conditioning products. Low-risk by class; specific data is thin.

Heptapeptide-38 is a defined-sequence synthetic peptide of seven amino acids used as a skin-conditioning agent. Heptapeptides in cosmetic use have a generally clean safety profile — too large to deeply penetrate, rapidly broken down to amino acids by skin proteases, and rarely sensitizing. There is no specific CIR or SCCS review. Independent peer-reviewed efficacy data is essentially absent; claims rely on supplier in vitro studies. Considered low-risk, low-evidence.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Skin conditioning
  • Low irritation
  • Defined synthetic sequence

Known concerns

  • Limited independent data
  • No regulatory dossier
  • Supplier-driven claims

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve, so always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.