Sh-Oligopeptide-1

The details

sh-Oligopeptide-1 is a peptide found naturally in our bodies. Peptides are the building blocks for collagen and elastin in our skin. 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. Studies find EGF help with: In South Korea and China, EGF is considered a controversial ingredient. The South Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has cracked down on companies with products including EGF due to false advertisement claims. According to Dr. Zoe Draelos, growth factors have some drawbacks: There is also controversy surrounding growth factors. 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.

Effects

Found in (7 products)

K-Secret

Seoul 1988 Serum Retinal Liposome 2% + Black Ginseng

Serums

Reef safeAlcohol-freeParaben-free+5

K-Secret

Seoul 1988 Eye Cream : Retinal Liposome 4% + Fermented Bean

Eye Moisturizers

Reef safeAlcohol-freeParaben-free+5

Numbuzin

No.9 NAD+ Retinol Volumetox Eye Cream

Eye Moisturizers

Reef safeAlcohol-freeParaben-free+3

Numbuzin

No.9 NAD+ PDRN Glow Boosting Toner

Toners

Reef safeParaben-freeSulfate-free+3

Numbuzin

9+ NAD+ Collagen Under Eye Patches

Eye Masks

Oil-freeReef safeAlcohol-free+6

Biodance

Collagen Peptide Eye Patches

Eye Masks

Oil-freeReef safeAlcohol-free+6

Skin&Lab

Bakuchiol Eye Serum

Eye Moisturizers

Reef safeAlcohol-freeParaben-free+4