Is sh-polypeptide-16 safe during pregnancy?

Pregnancy-safe products containing sh-polypeptide-16

Histolab

Histolab Hyaluron Complex Ampoule 62

99/100

Histolab

Histolab 47% Vita C Complex Ampoule

88/100

Histolab

Histolab Post Care Histo Cell Cream

86/100

Histolab

Histolab Water Max Foam Cleanser

84/100

AHOHAW

AHOHAW Recovery Recharge Eye Cream

82/100

Histolab

Histolab Hydrogel Regenerating Centella Cream

80/100

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• Is sh-polypeptide-16 safe for babies?

Frequently asked questions

Is sh-polypeptide-16 safe during pregnancy?

No harmonised CLP classification (ECHA Annex VI) or SCCS/CIR safety assessment found for 'sh-polypeptide-16'. No reproductive/toxicity studies located in PubMed or PubChem indicating teratogenicity or H360/H361-level concerns. As a peptide-like cosmetic ingredient, it is expected to have low systemic hazard and CIR-style 'safe as used' default applies in absence of contradictory data.

Is sh-polypeptide-16 safe while breastfeeding?

No data indicating transfer into breastmilk or lactation-specific toxicity in SCCS/CIR/PubMed/ECHA sources. No harmonised classification or peer-reviewed evidence of reproductive endocrine disruption or lactation hazard.

Is sh-polypeptide-16 safe for baby skin?

No infant-specific hazard or mechanistic data found. Default hazard/mechanism = 0. Exposure scored +1 for 0–3 yr skin because peptides are not completely non-absorbable and infant skin has higher permeability; therefore measurable but low exposure is plausible even if adult topical absorption is negligible.

How does VeriMom score sh-polypeptide-16?

VeriMom scores sh-polypeptide-16 at 100/100 (no known risks) based on EU CosIng status, ECHA hazard classifications, and peer-reviewed PubMed studies. Our scoring pipeline is fully transparent.

What are pregnancy-safe alternatives to sh-polypeptide-16?

See our curated list of pregnancy-safe alternatives to sh-polypeptide-16 based on similar function and a no-known-risks safety band.