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Emollient

SILICA POLYSILSESQUIOXANE PROPYLDISULFIDEACETYL PENTAPEPTIDE-4

78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A silica particle covalently linked via a disulfide bond to pentapeptide-4 — an emollient and humectant carrier system. Generally low-risk in leave-on use; particle-size and formulation specifics matter for silica safety.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT

Skin benefits

  • Combines emollient silica particle with skin-conditioning peptide
  • Pentapeptide-4 has a long cosmetic-use track record
  • Disulfide tether allows controlled peptide release

Known concerns

  • Silica nanoparticle considerations depend on particle size
  • Limited specific safety dossier for this conjugate
  • Disulfide stability in formulation needs control

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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