sh-Polypeptide-7

INCI: SH-POLYPEPTIDE-7

CAS Number
Not assigned / not publicly listed
Function
Skin Conditioning; stimulates growth, reproduction, and regeneration of skin cells
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No specific restriction as cosmetic ingredient; however, hGH is a controlled substance in the US as a drug โ€” positioning claims must be carefully managed to avoid drug classification

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

๐Ÿ”ด Growth hormone mimetic โ€” potential regulatory risk if claims imply drug-like activity; theoretical concern for promoting abnormal cell proliferation; FDA could challenge products making regeneration claims

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is sh-Polypeptide-7 safe in cosmetics?

๐Ÿ”ด Growth hormone mimetic โ€” potential regulatory risk if claims imply drug-like activity; theoretical concern for promoting abnormal cell proliferation; FDA could challenge products making regeneration claims The EU classifies sh-Polypeptide-7 as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is sh-Polypeptide-7 allowed in the EU?

sh-Polypeptide-7 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does sh-Polypeptide-7 do in cosmetics?

sh-Polypeptide-7 functions as: Skin Conditioning; stimulates growth, reproduction, and regeneration of skin cells. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned / not publicly listed.

What is the Margin of Safety for sh-Polypeptide-7?

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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