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Skin Conditioning

RH-POLYPEPTIDE-16

CAS 797794-90-2 Updated
60

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A recombinant human placental growth factor-1 variant produced in E. coli, used in advanced skin conditioning formulations. Growth-factor derivatives raise cosmetic/drug-boundary concerns and warrant caution.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Recombinant human peptide
  • Skin conditioning effects
  • Production allows defined sequence

Known concerns

  • Placental growth factor derivative — drug/cosmetic boundary
  • E. coli production needs endotoxin/host-cell control
  • Theoretical risk of unintended cell signaling
  • Limited public safety data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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