Antioxidant
SH-POLYPEPTIDE-66
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A biosynthetic copy of human Sirtuin 1, a cellular stress-response protein, used as an antioxidant skin conditioner. Modern recombinant ingredient with no documented cosmetic concerns at use levels.
Function
Skin benefits
- Biosynthetic Sirtuin 1 analog as antioxidant conditioning agent
- Supports cellular stress-response signaling
- High-purity E. coli production
Known concerns
- Limited public cosmetic safety data
- Topical penetration of large enzyme limited
- Possible immunogenicity from residual host proteins
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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