Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
No major safety red flags documented; generally well-tolerated; potential for mild irritation in hypersensitive individuals. Synthetic biotin-pentapeptide-4 conjugate (also known as Biotinyl-GHK); multi-functional - regulates sebum, provides antimicrobial action, and strengthens skin barrier
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Biotinoyl Pentapeptide-4 safe in cosmetics?
No major safety red flags documented; generally well-tolerated; potential for mild irritation in hypersensitive individuals. Synthetic biotin-pentapeptide-4 conjugate (also known as Biotinyl-GHK); multi-functional - regulates sebum, provides antimicrobial action, and strengthens skin barrier The EU classifies Biotinoyl Pentapeptide-4 as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Biotinoyl Pentapeptide-4 allowed in the EU?
Biotinoyl Pentapeptide-4 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Biotinoyl Pentapeptide-4 do in cosmetics?
Biotinoyl Pentapeptide-4 functions as: Anti-sebum (inhibits sebum production), antimicrobial, antioxidant, hair conditioning, skin protecting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned / not listed in CosIng or major databases.
What is the Margin of Safety for Biotinoyl Pentapeptide-4?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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