Ingredient
SH-Oligopeptide-1 (Recombinant EGF)
INCI name: SH-Oligopeptide-1
Recombinant Human EGF
sh-EGF
Epidermal Growth Factor
What it is
A biotech-derived, synthetic-human (sh) analogue of epidermal growth factor produced by recombinant fermentation. It is used at very low concentrations in anti-aging serums intended to support the skin's natural renewal signalling.
How it works
It is designed to interact with EGF receptors on keratinocytes, a pathway associated with normal skin cell turnover and the skin's own repair processes.
What it does
Skin conditioning
Concerns to know
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Well tolerated
No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.