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Skin Conditioning

SH-POLYPEPTIDE-5

68

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A lab-made bioengineered short peptide marketed for skin firmness. Used at trace levels with no major safety flags, but independent data is thin.

Skin benefits

  • Marketed for skin firmness and elasticity
  • Lightweight, water-soluble peptide blend
  • Generally non-irritating at use levels

Known concerns

  • Proprietary biotech peptide, thin independent toxicology
  • Effect claims rely largely on supplier in-house data
  • Possible trace residual solvents from synthesis

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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