Active ingredient
sh-Pentapeptide-19
sh-Pentapeptide-19 is a recombinant human pentapeptide identical to a 5-amino-acid endogenous enkephalin-related sequence. It functions as a skin-conditioning and anti-aging active, used in multi-peptide growth factor complexes for improved skin elasticity, firmness, and overall skin quality. It may be paired with Tripeptide-7 in formulations as a complementary complex. Used in K-beauty premium moisturizers alongside other sh- growth factor peptides.
skin-conditioninganti-agingfirmingskin-protecting
Benefits
- ✓Recombinant human pentapeptide produced synthetically to be identical to an enkephalin-related 5-amino-acid endogenous sequence — contributes to overall skin conditioning and elasticity improvement in multi-peptide formulas
- ✓Anti-aging and firming activity through skin protein expression support; often paired with Tripeptide-7 as a complementary complex in growth factor formulations
- ✓Part of the enkephalin neuropeptide family that modulates skin cell behavior, supporting skin renewal and reducing the visible signs of aging
Watch for
- ⚠Theoretical growth factor concern at high concentrations in disease contexts; not demonstrated as a risk at normal cosmetic use levels
Compatibility
✓ Works well with
+ sh-Decapeptide-7+ sh-Octapeptide-4+ sh-Oligopeptide-9+ sh-Polypeptide-7+ Copper Tripeptide-1
