Skin Conditioning
NICOTIANA BENTHAMIANA HEXAPEPTIDE-40 SH-OLIGOPEPTIDE-1
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A plant-grown copy of human Epidermal Growth Factor designed to nudge skin renewal. Promising biotech ingredient, but cautious tier because growth factors carry theoretical concerns about stimulating dormant lesions.
Function
Skin benefits
- Plant-expressed EGF analog supports skin renewal
- Avoids animal cell culture contaminants
- Topical bioavailability of EGF-class peptides modest, limiting systemic risk
Known concerns
- EGF activity raises theoretical concern for stimulating dormant skin lesions
- Long-term topical EGF safety data limited
- Quality varies between manufacturers
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related skin conditionings
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