SH-Polypeptide-5

INCI: SH-POLYPEPTIDE-5

CAS Number
Not assigned / not publicly available
Function
Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes INCI registered; no FDA pre-market approval required

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

🔴 TGFβ3 is a potent multifunctional cytokine controlling cell proliferation, differentiation, and fibrosis. At pharmacological concentrations it modulates wound healing and scar formation. The cosmetic/drug boundary is concentration-dependent — formulations claiming "cell regeneration" may trigger regulatory scrutiny as drug claims

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SH-Polypeptide-5 safe in cosmetics?

🔴 TGFβ3 is a potent multifunctional cytokine controlling cell proliferation, differentiation, and fibrosis. At pharmacological concentrations it modulates wound healing and scar formation. The cosmetic/drug boundary is concentration-dependent — formulations claiming "cell regeneration" may trigger regulatory scrutiny as drug claims The EU classifies SH-Polypeptide-5 as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is SH-Polypeptide-5 allowed in the EU?

SH-Polypeptide-5 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does SH-Polypeptide-5 do in cosmetics?

SH-Polypeptide-5 functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned / not publicly available.

What is the Margin of Safety for SH-Polypeptide-5?

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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