Skin Conditioning
SH-POLYPEPTIDE-41
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A recombinant human peptide based on interleukin-5 (IL-5), a cytokine driving eosinophilic and allergic responses, used as a skin conditioner. Cytokine origin earns conservative scoring.
Function
Skin benefits
- Recombinant human IL-5-derived peptide
- Used in skin conditioning
- No skin penetration at peptide size
Known concerns
- IL-5 drives allergic and eosinophilic responses — conservative scoring
- Brand-proprietary efficacy data
- Theoretical immunomodulatory effects on damaged skin
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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