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BARLEY SH-POLYPEPTIDE-17.

Insufficient Data / HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING

BARLEY SH-POLYPEPTIDE-17 is a biotechnologically produced single-chain peptide derived from barley plants. It is engineered to precisely mimic human interleukin 1 alpha, functioning primarily as a conditioning agent for both skin and hair.

Summary

Hair Conditioning Skin Conditioning

Science

Mechanism of Action

This recombinant human peptide is designed to be structurally identical to human interleukin 1 alpha, a natural signaling protein. Its established functions involve enhancing the tactile properties and overall appearance of skin and hair, providing a conditioning effect.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Unknown
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Insufficient data
Sensitization risk Unknown

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel has indicated 'insufficient data' for Barley SH-Polypeptide-17, alongside other non-seed barley derivatives, precluding a definitive safety determination under intended cosmetic use conditions. While general barley seed-derived ingredients have shown negative dermal irritation and sensitization findings, this specific polypeptide has not been individually assessed as safe or unsafe in the provided CIR reports. There is currently no specific SCCS opinion available for this ingredient.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
No Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Insufficient Data

With existing data indicating 'insufficient data' for comprehensive safety and a lack of specific clinical studies, a definitive verdict on BARLEY SH-POLYPEPTIDE-17's full utility and safety in precision skincare formulations is currently unavailable.

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