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SH-Oligopeptide-2

Also-called-like-this: Insulin-like growth factor 1, IGF-1, rh-Oligopeptide-2
What-it-does: cell-communicating ingredient

Details

Sh-Oligopeptide-2 is also called Insulin-like growth factor 1 and it belongs to the same group of ingredients (Growth Factors) as its better-known sister, Epidermal Growth Factor or Sh-Oligopeptide-1. This guy consists of 70 amino acids and, similar to EGF, it is also claimed to stimulate cell proliferation and wound healing. There is also a study that indicates EGF and IGF1 work in synergy to promote keratinocyte (skin cell) proliferation. 

The topic of Growth Factors in skincare is complex and controversial. If you are new to it, read our shiny explanation on EGF to get a (hopefully) balanced impression about the pros and cons.

Show me some proof

  • Krane, Jeffrey F., et al. "Synergistic effects of epidermal growth factor (EGF) and insulin-like growth factor I/somatomedin C (IGF-I) on keratinocyte proliferation may be mediated by IGF-I transmodulation of the EGF receptor." Journal of investigative dermatology 96.4 (1991): 419-424.

Products with SH-Oligopeptide-2

Toskani Rcpr Eighth Day Regenerative Serum Angela Caglia Cell Forté Serum Bonté Care Hair Serum Manyo Factory 4Gf Eye Cream Sidmool Acetyl Ampoule Cellderma Gf5 Growth Factor Serum DERMAX Exobloom DR.POUND B35 Glowfully Eighth Day Regenerating Serum Lamelle Intensive Gf Serum Skin Moderne Elementals Bio-placenta carrot & stick The Repair Serum hamel Double Shot 12gf Core Glow Mist Serum CLINERAL SKINPRO Medical Grade Skin Care PRP Growth Factor Facelift - Epidermal Growth Factor, HGF, LGF Facial Serum De:Maf Egf Peptide Ampoule Dr. Diamond's Metacine Instafacial Plasma Ekseption Ice Cream Repair INH Hair - Insert Name Here Got To Grow Multi-peptide + Biotin Hair Density & Strengthening Serum Larens Face Toner Metacine Instafacial Plasma Sidmool Revive Derma Cream Yuri Pibu Bifida Repair Ampoule AnteAGE Overnight Brows Serum AnteAGE Overnight Lash Serum Be Minimalist Multi-Peptide Serum (7% Matrixyl 3000 + 3% Bio-Placenta) Catherine Jinn Age Gracefully Lovinah Immortal - Rapid Wrinkle Minimizer Miamo GF5-GLUTATHIONE Rejuvenating Serum - Siero Anti-rughe – Antiossidante minimalist Multi-peptides 10% Acure Radically Rejuvenating Whipped Night Cream Acure Radically Rejuvenating Whipped Night Cream Acure Radically Rejuvenating Whipped Night Cream Swanicoco Peptine Biome Serum APLB Vitamin C Propolis Lotion Fusion Eye Sorbet Fusion Lift Sleeping Mask Le Mieux 24 Hour Age Defying Cream Yuri Pibu Cellum Amaid Ampoule Cellderma Youth Restore Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Firming Moisturizer Drunk Elephant Protini™ Polypeptide Cream Drunk Elephant Protini™ Polypeptide Moisturizer Inked Ritual Anti-Fade Tattoo Serum Isntree Egf Repair Cream Isntree Egf Repair Cream SkinTra C The Light - Serum Z Witaminą C Tetra vancor Ceramide Toner Eighth Day Intensive Moisturizer Isagenix Celletoi™ Advanced Youth Serum
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