Antimicrobial
PALMITOYL SH-OLIGOPEPTIDE-126 SP AMIDE
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A palmitoyl-anchored synthetic antimicrobial peptide — sits in the skin's lipid layer and helps reduce acne-related bacteria. Used at trace levels and considered low risk despite limited public data.
Function
Skin benefits
- Antimicrobial activity against acne-related strains
- Lipophilic anchor improves skin delivery
- Used at trace ppm levels with low irritation potential
Known concerns
- Limited public toxicology data on this specific sequence
- Cost-driven low-use levels make adverse-effect signals hard to detect
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related antimicrobials
Same plant / compound family
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