Ingredient

sh-oligopeptide-9

Low risk

FunctionPeptide

What it is

sh-Oligopeptide-9 is a biotech-derived peptide produced by fermentation, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.

What it does

It is included to support the look and feel of skin as part of "repair"-themed peptide blends. Such positioning is cosmetic rather than clinically proven.

Typical use

Found at very low levels in serums, essences and treatment products, generally alongside other peptides and hydrators.

Safety

Graded low risk as a cosmetic peptide with no notable irritation history at use levels. Patch-test a finished product if your skin is sensitive. This is general information, not medical advice.

Why we grade it Low: Low risk - cosmetic peptide with no notable irritation history at use levels.
Cross-reference

Found in these DHALIORA products

Found in 0 DHALIORA products

Not currently in any DHALIORA product.

How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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