Ingredient
SH-Polypeptide-6
SH-Polypeptide-6 is used in skincare as humectant and skin conditioning. It isn't one of the ingredients Jouaxia flags for pregnancy.
What does SH-Polypeptide-6 do?
- Humectant: draws water into the skin to keep it hydrated.
- Skin conditioning: keeps skin in good condition.
EU description: sh-Polypeptide-6 is a single chain synthetic human peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is a synthesized copy of the human gene which codes for Interleukin 10 used as such or adapted to the production host. It contains a maximum of 160 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation. The protein consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
Is SH-Polypeptide-6 safe during pregnancy?
SH-Polypeptide-6 isn't one of the ingredients Jouaxia flags for pregnancy, so it doesn't lower a product's rating. A product that contains it can still be flagged for a different ingredient, so check each product's rating below.
Is it OK for kids and teens?
Kids (ages 3–11)
Gentle for kids
Not one of the ingredients we flag for children.
Teens (ages 12–17)
Teen-friendly
Not one of the ingredients we flag for teens.
General guidance from the ingredient list, not medical advice. For babies under 3, or skin problems that don't get better, ask a doctor. How we rate for kids and teens · Skincare for teens
Products with SH-Polypeptide-6
1–1 of 1, where it's highest on the label first (ingredients are listed from most to least).