Sh-Polypeptide-22
What Sh-Polypeptide-22 is & what it does
sh-Polypeptide-22 is a synthetic, bioengineered peptide (the "sh-" prefix denotes a synthetic human-identical polypeptide produced by biotechnology). In skincare it is generally used as a skin conditioning and signaling-style active, with such peptides marketed to support a smoother, firmer-looking surface. It is used at very low concentrations within targeted serums and creams. No specific concerns are flagged for it in this catalog.
What is sh-Polypeptide-22?
It is a synthetic, bioengineered peptide. The "sh-" prefix indicates a synthetic human-identical polypeptide produced through biotechnology rather than extracted from a plant or animal.
What does sh-Polypeptide-22 do in skincare?
It is generally used as a skin conditioning and signaling-style active, with such peptides marketed to support a smoother, firmer-looking skin surface. It is used at very low concentrations in targeted serums and creams.
Is sh-Polypeptide-22 safe?
Bioengineered peptides like this are generally considered well tolerated at the low levels used, and no specific concerns are flagged for it in this catalog.
Sunscreens with Sh-Polypeptide-22
We rate 2 sunscreens that contain it:
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Sculplla H2 Repair Sun Cushion Spf 50
74/100
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House of PLLA Hop+ Plla Skin Repair Sun Cushion SPF 50
74/100