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Skin Conditioning

SH-DECAPEPTIDE-9

76

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A lab-made ten-amino-acid peptide modeled on a portion of human endorphin, used as a soothing skin-conditioning agent. Synthetic peptide with limited topical safety data and no CIR/SCCS review.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Skin conditioning
  • Soothing and calming claims based on endorphin motif
  • Synthetic origin avoids animal-derived contaminants

Known concerns

  • No CIR or SCCS review
  • Bioactivity claims rest on mechanism, not topical evidence
  • Neuropeptide-mimetic ingredients raise theoretical bioactivity questions

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve, so always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.