Antioxidant
CAFFEOYL HEXAPEPTIDE-56
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A caffeic-acid-conjugated hexapeptide — pairs polyphenol antioxidant defence with peptide signalling. Class behaviour is consistently safe; the only practical caveat is occasional mild yellow staining in light-coloured bases.
Function
Skin benefits
- Polyphenol antioxidant action
- Hexapeptide skin conditioning
- Free-radical defence
- Plant-inspired chemistry
Known concerns
- Possible mild staining of formulas from caffeoyl group
- Independent clinical data limited
- Rare peptide allergy
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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