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Antimicrobial

SH-POLYPEPTIDE-108

Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A recombinant copy of human Granulysin, a natural antimicrobial peptide. Used for anti-sebum and skin-conditioning properties; no documented cosmetic concerns at typical use levels.

Function

ANTIMICROBIALANTI-SEBUMSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Recombinant granulysin analog with antimicrobial activity
  • Anti-sebum properties for oily skin
  • High-purity E. coli production
  • Skin conditioning support

Known concerns

  • Granulysin has cytolytic activity in immune context — biological potency noted
  • Limited public cosmetic safety data
  • Possible immunogenicity from residual host proteins

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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