Skin Conditioning
SH-POLYPEPTIDE-59 DIMER
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A recombinant human polypeptide (the "sh-" prefix means it is bioengineered, not animal-derived) configured as a dimer for stability. Used as a growth-factor-style anti-ageing active. Novel and thinly studied.
Skin benefits
- Recombinant human peptide bioactive
- Targeted growth-factor-like signalling
- Anti-aging and skin-renewal claims
- Lower allergen risk than animal-derived proteins
Known concerns
- Novel ingredient — limited independent safety data
- Bioactivity raises pregnancy-precaution flags
- Stability and skin penetration depend on formulation
- Proprietary supplier data only
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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