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Skin Conditioning

SH-TETRAPEPTIDE-38 TRIFLUOROACETATE

64

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A recombinant tetrapeptide stabilised as a trifluoroacetate (TFA) salt. Mild on skin at the trace levels used; the TFA counter-ion is a persistent fluorinated chemical, a low but real concern.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Recombinant signal tetrapeptide
  • Used at very low percentages
  • Skin conditioning
  • Stable salt form

Known concerns

  • Trifluoroacetate counter-ion is a persistent fluorinated species
  • Sparse public safety dossier
  • Long-term environmental persistence concern of TFA

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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