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Conditioning Agent

R-(SH-OLIGOPEPTIDE-4 DECAPEPTIDE-40)

72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A biotech-derived peptide active used for conditioning or anti-aging claims, usually at tiny doses but with limited independent human data.

This is a recombinant fusion peptide used as a skin-conditioning active in cosmetics. Peptides used at very low concentrations are not usually linked to major systemic toxicity on intact skin, but independent human safety and efficacy data for novel fusion peptides are limited.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Skin conditioning

Known concerns

  • Limited ingredient-specific safety data
  • Limited independent clinical data for many cosmetic peptides

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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