Skin Conditioning
NICOTIANA BENTHAMIANA SR-(MOUSE POLYPEPTIDE-4 SH-POLYPEPTIDE-154 DIPEPTIDE-66)
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A fusion peptide produced in Nicotiana benthamiana, a tobacco relative widely used for biomanufacturing. Acts as a multi-segment skin conditioner; broadly favourable risk profile but limited public cosmetic data keeps it in Yellow.
Function
Skin benefits
- Tobacco-plant transient expression — well-established biopharma platform
- Multi-domain conditioning peptide for skin softness and barrier feel
- Plant host avoids endotoxin issues of E. coli
Known concerns
- Possible residual Nicotiana proteins in highly sensitised individuals
- Limited cosmetic-specific safety data
- Mouse-derived sequence may raise consumer-perception questions
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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