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Skin Conditioning

SH-POLYPEPTIDE-43

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A recombinant human peptide based on interleukin-6 (IL-6), a multifunctional cytokine in skin inflammation and repair. Cytokine origin warrants conservative scoring for cosmetic use.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Recombinant human IL-6-derived peptide
  • Used in skin conditioning
  • No skin penetration at peptide size

Known concerns

  • IL-6 is a major pro-inflammatory cytokine — conservative scoring
  • Brand-proprietary efficacy data
  • Theoretical immunomodulatory effects on damaged skin

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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