Skin Conditioning
NICOTIANA BENTHAMIANA SH-POLYPEPTIDE-15 HEXAPEPTIDE-40
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A plant-grown fusion peptide modeled on a human matrix-balancing protein. Made in tobacco-relative leaves to avoid animal contaminants — promising skin-conditioning ingredient with limited long-term data.
Function
Skin benefits
- Skin conditioning fusion peptide
- TIMP-2 inspired sequence may support matrix balance
- Plant-expression system avoids animal-derived contaminants
- Low expected sensitization at cosmetic doses
Known concerns
- Long-term cosmetic safety data limited
- Theoretical immunogenicity from residual plant proteins
- Stability depends on formulation
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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