Skin Conditioning
NICOTIANA BENTHAMIANA HEXAPEPTIDE-40 SH-POLYPEPTIDE-5
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A plant-grown recombinant peptide produced in transgenic Nicotiana benthamiana tobacco, fusing TGF-beta-3 mimic with Hexapeptide-40. Eukaryotic processing helps, but residual plant protein contaminants keep it in the cautious-yellow band.
Function
Skin benefits
- Growth-factor mimicry for renewal signals
- Eukaryotic folding and modification
- Animal-free production system
Known concerns
- Tobacco protein residue can drive sensitization
- Sparse cosmetic safety literature
- No SCCS opinion on this fusion
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related skin conditionings
Same plant / compound family
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