Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 sh-Polypeptide-86

NIC

8/10

Concern level

High concern

Peptide Compound

A biotech-derived fusion peptide made in Nicotiana benthamiana and used primarily as a hair-conditioning cosmetic ingredient; peptides in this class are also used in anti-aging skin-care systems, but ingredient-specific skin data are limited. ([cosmileeurope.eu](https://cosmileeurope.eu/es/inci/ingrediente/22350/nicotiana-benthamiana-hexapeptide-40-sh-polypeptide-86))

Pore-clogging

Non-comedogenic

Pregnancy

Safe

Regulatory

No data

Benefits

Anti-agingImproves TextureSupports Barrier Function

Chemical Properties

pH Range

4.50 - 7.00

Typical Concentration

0.00% - 0.10%

CAS Number: 127464-60-2

Skin Type Compatibility

dry skin7/10

oily skin5/10

sensitive skin7/10

acne prone6/10

mature skin7/10

normal skin7/10

Interactions

incompatible with: Very low-pH exfoliating acids may reduce peptide stability in the finished formula, Strong oxidizers may degrade peptide structures

Risks & Warnings

Low documented intrinsic risk, but as a protein/peptide ingredient it may rarely cause individual sensitivity or allergic-type reactions. Ingredient-specific human safety and pregnancy data are limited, so conservative use is advised. ([cosmileeurope.eu](https://cosmileeurope.eu/es/inci/ingrediente/22350/nicotiana-benthamiana-hexapeptide-40-sh-polypeptide-86))

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