Active ingredient
sh-Decapeptide-7
sh-Decapeptide-7 is a recombinant human decapeptide produced synthetically to be identical to an endogenous neuropeptide sequence. It belongs to the enkephalin/neuropeptide family and functions as a skin-protecting and anti-irritant active, modulating the response to cutaneous stressors. Used as part of multi-factor growth factor complexes in K-beauty anti-aging formulas (cream, serum), typically alongside other sh- peptides such as sh-Octapeptide-4 and sh-Polypeptide-7.
skin-protectingantioxidantanti-irritantskin-conditioning
Benefits
- ✓Recombinant human decapeptide (10 amino acids) from the neuropeptide/enkephalin family that modulates the skin's response to thermal, chemical, and mechanical irritants — reducing redness and reactivity in sensitized skin
- ✓Antioxidant activity helps neutralize reactive oxygen species generated by environmental stressors, contributing to overall skin protection
- ✓Works synergistically with other sh- growth factor peptides (sh-Octapeptide-4, sh-Oligopeptide-9) as part of a multi-peptide growth factor complex for skin rejuvenation
Watch for
- ⚠As with other recombinant human growth factor peptides, there is a theoretical concern about topical growth factors at high concentrations in individuals with active skin malignancies; not demonstrated as a risk at cosmetic concentrations in standard use
Compatibility
✓ Works well with
+ sh-Octapeptide-4+ sh-Oligopeptide-9+ sh-Pentapeptide-19+ sh-Polypeptide-7+ Copper Tripeptide-1+ Niacinamide
