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Skin Conditioning

RH-POLYPEPTIDE-18

Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A lab-made fragment of a human signaling protein produced by E. coli fermentation. Used at trace levels for skin conditioning. No safety red flags at cosmetic concentrations, but public efficacy data is limited.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Skin conditioning at low use levels
  • Recombinant production avoids animal sourcing
  • Stable in standard cosmetic emulsions

Known concerns

  • Limited public clinical data on cosmetic efficacy
  • Possible immunogenic peptide fragments theoretical
  • Pharmaceutical-class molecule used at trace cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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