Skin Conditioning
PICHIA PASTORIS EXTRACT/SR-(STURGEON POLYPEPTIDE-5 HEXAPEPTIDE-40)
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A lab-made fusion peptide grown in Pichia pastoris yeast, combining a sturgeon-style polypeptide with hexapeptide-40 for skin conditioning. Likely well tolerated, but the cosmetic safety dossier is still thin.
Function
Skin benefits
- Recombinant peptide bioactivity
- Antioxidant signaling support
- Avoids animal-sourced contamination
Known concerns
- Sparse public safety data
- Proprietary purity profile
- Possible trace yeast-derived antigens
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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