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Skin Conditioning

SH-HEXAPEPTIDE-16 SP

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82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A short synthetic hexapeptide modelled on a human carboxypeptidase fragment, used for skin conditioning. Hexapeptides at trace cosmetic levels have a clean tolerability record; specific efficacy data is limited.

Function

NOT REPORTED

Skin benefits

  • Skin conditioning at low use levels
  • Short synthetic hexapeptide with low irritation profile
  • Targets enzyme pathway relevant to skin renewal

Known concerns

  • Limited public clinical evidence
  • No CIR/SCCS dossier identified

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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