Antioxidant
S-WATER BEAR OCTAPEPTIDE-1
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A synthetic peptide inspired by tardigrade survival proteins — designed to help skin withstand environmental stress.
Derived from the Damage Suppressor Protein of Ramazzottius varieornatus (water bear/tardigrade), this 8-amino-acid synthetic peptide is engineered to confer stress-resistance properties to skin cells. Tardigrade-inspired ingredients leverage the organism's extreme survival mechanisms to offer antioxidant and occlusive skin protection. No GHS hazards or restrictions.
Function
Skin benefits
- antioxidant protection
- skin barrier support
- eyelash conditioning
- environmental stress resilience
Known concerns
- novel ingredient with limited clinical data
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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