Antioxidant
SHIKIMOYL HEXAPEPTIDE-48
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A peptide conjugated with shikimic acid (a plant metabolite) used for antioxidant and skin-protecting effects. Modern modified peptide — generally well tolerated at sub-percent cosmetic levels.
Function
Skin benefits
- Antioxidant via shikimic acid moiety
- Skin conditioning peptide
- Multifunctional skin protectant
Known concerns
- Limited public clinical data
- Proprietary ingredient with sparse literature
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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