Skin Conditioning
NONAPEPTIDE-38
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A synthetic nine-amino-acid peptide used for skin conditioning. Low-risk by peptide class; specific evidence limited.
Nonapeptide-38 is a defined-sequence synthetic nine-amino-acid peptide used as a skin-conditioning agent. Nonapeptides remain in the low-permeation, rapid-degradation regime that gives short cosmetic peptides their generally favorable safety profile. There is no specific CIR or SCCS opinion. Independent peer-reviewed efficacy data is essentially absent; most claims trace to supplier in vitro work.
Function
Skin benefits
- Skin conditioning
- Low irritation
- Defined synthetic sequence
Known concerns
- Limited independent data
- No regulatory review
- Supplier-driven claims
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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