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Sh-Oligopeptide-2
Peptide
Peptides are the amino-acid chains that help your skin produce proteins such as collagen.
Explained
This peptide has similar properties to Sh-Oligopeptide-1.
In cosmetics, this ingredient is bioengineered to be identical to a human gene that codes for epidermal growth factor (EGF). EGF are signal molecules that simulate cell growth and healing.
There is also controversy surrounding EGF. The controversy is due to their mitogenic activity, or their ability to increase the number of cells. It is best to avoid using growth factors if you have psoriasis or are at risk of skin cancer. However, it should be noted EGF are not mutagenic - meaning they will not cause cancer.
See all 207 products with Sh-Oligopeptide-2
Users who like it
95%
Users who avoid it
5%
What it does
Skin Conditioning
To hydrate and soften skin
Skin Protecting
To keep skin from being damaged to a certain degree
Alternative names
Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1
Igf-1
Rh-Oligopeptide-2
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.2%
Top categories
Treatments
Moisturizers
Eye Care
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 25%
References
Products with Sh-Oligopeptide-2
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
88970
INCI Name
SH-OLIGOPEPTIDE-2
All Functions
Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
