Skin Conditioning
SH-OLIGOPEPTIDE-121
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A recombinant human keratin-associated protein analogue based on the KRTAP6-2 gene, used for skin conditioning. Human-identical sequence with a clean recombinant safety profile.
Function
Skin benefits
- Skin conditioning
- Recombinant origin avoids animal-derived contaminants
- Modeled on natural human KRTAP6-2 keratin protein
Known concerns
- No CIR or SCCS review
- Limited published cosmetic-specific data
- Bioactivity claims rely on mechanism, not topical evidence
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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