Recombinant cosmetic peptide blend
S-HIV-1 OLIGOPEPTIDE-4 S-COW OLIGOPEPTIDE-2 SP
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A laboratory-made oligopeptide blend used in some anti-aging cosmetics. By analogy with other small cosmetic peptides it is likely well tolerated, but published data for this exact mixture remain limited.
Function
Skin benefits
- Synthetic recombinant oligopeptide blend marketed for skin signaling effects
- Class of cosmetic peptides studied for collagen and elastin support
- Low molecular weight peptides may penetrate the outer skin layers
- Often combined with carrier systems to improve delivery
Known concerns
- Unusual INCI naming reflects research-name origins, not infectious material
- Very limited public cosmetic safety review for these specific sequences
- Recombinant peptide quality and residual host-cell impurities vary by supplier
- Marketing claims for cosmetic peptides often outpace clinical evidence
- No CIR or SCCS opinion identified for this exact combination
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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