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METHYLENEDIOXYPHENYLSUCCINOYL HEPTAPEPTIDE-16

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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A proprietary 7-amino-acid peptide carrying a methylenedioxyphenyl-succinoyl tag, marketed for anti-aging. No public safety data; the MDP group is a known enzyme inhibitor in other chemistries.

Skin benefits

  • Marketed as cell-signaling/anti-aging peptide
  • Designed for skin firming
  • Targets dermal matrix support

Known concerns

  • No published CIR/SCCS or peer-reviewed safety data
  • Methylenedioxyphenyl group is a metabolic enzyme inhibitor in some contexts
  • Proprietary fantasy peptide with unclear stability and purity

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

Related skin conditionings

Same plant / compound family

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