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Antioxidant

SH-HEPTAPEPTIDE-6 SP

86

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A synthetic heptapeptide whose sequence mirrors a fragment of human Collagen Alpha-1 (XVI) Chain. Used as an antioxidant skin protectant. Typical low-irritation profile for short synthetic peptides.

Function

ANTIOXIDANTSKIN PROTECTING

Skin benefits

  • Sequence derived from human Collagen XVI — biocompatible identity
  • Antioxidant and skin protectant action
  • Synthetic — no animal or recombinant cell sourcing
  • Low irritation typical for short cosmetic peptides

Known concerns

  • Limited efficacy data for this specific heptapeptide
  • Stability in formulation requires antioxidant pairing

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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