Skin Conditioning
METHIONYL SH-POLYPEPTIDE-3
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A 164-amino-acid recombinant peptide produced in E. coli with an N-terminal methionine. Skin-conditioning use at trace levels; clean tolerability typical for the class, public dossier is limited.
Function
Skin benefits
- Skin conditioning agent
- Recombinant E. coli production
- Low irritation potential at trace use levels
Known concerns
- Sparse public cosmetic safety dossier
- Possible residual host-cell impurities if poorly purified
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related skin conditionings
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