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SH-PENTAPEPTIDE-17 SP
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A synthetic peptide that mimics a fragment of the human enzyme pappalysin-1, used in cosmetics for skin conditioning and improving the appearance of firmness.
SH-Pentapeptide-17 SP is a single-chain human peptide produced synthetically to be identical to a portion of Pappalysin-1, consisting of asparagine, aspartic acid, lysine, and methionine residues. It is not classified under EU Annex II or III restrictions and is considered a low-risk cosmetic ingredient, though as a relatively recent bioactive peptide, long-term post-market data remain limited. Peptides of this type are widely used in anti-aging formulations without significant safety signals in the literature.
Function
Skin benefits
- May support skin firmness and elasticity through matrix protein stimulation
- Functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulations
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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