Skin Conditioning
SH-POLYPEPTIDE-31
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A biosynthetic copy of human Insulin-Like Growth Factor 2, used for skin conditioning. Cautious tier because IGF-2 carries general growth-factor concerns despite minute cosmetic doses.
Function
Skin benefits
- Biosynthetic IGF-2 analog for skin conditioning
- High-purity E. coli production
- Used at very low cosmetic doses
Known concerns
- IGF-2 is an insulin-like growth factor — caution warranted
- Theoretical concern for stimulating dormant lesions
- Limited long-term cosmetic safety data
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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