Skin Conditioning
S-HIV-1 OLIGOPEPTIDE-1
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A synthetic peptide modelled on the HIV-1 TAT cell-penetrating sequence. Despite synthetic origin, its viral-derived sequence and cell-penetration capability raise significant cosmetic safety and regulatory concerns.
Function
Skin benefits
- Cell-penetrating peptide claim
- Synthetic origin (no actual virus)
Known concerns
- Sequence based on HIV-1 TAT — regulatory/perceptual concerns
- Cell-penetrating peptide may carry deeper-skin payloads
- Limited public safety data
- Strong reputational risk for cosmetic use
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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