RH-POLYPEPTIDE-60 is graded F (Banned) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING — AnnexII.
RH-POLYPEPTIDE-60
Safety grade: F
This is a chain of amino acids (the building blocks of proteins) that has been specially processed and formulated to work on skin. It helps protect skin from damage and keeps it soft and hydrated.
This ingredient works to reduce oxidative damage to skin while improving moisture retention and overall skin texture and conditioning.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
- EU COSING — Prohibited
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Safer alternatives to RH-POLYPEPTIDE-60
- GLUTATHIONE — Grade A. Antioxidant peptide that reduces oxidative skin damage and improves conditioning.
- SUPEROXIDE DISMUTASE — Grade A. Enzyme that neutralizes free radicals while conditioning and protecting skin.
- SODIUM TOCOPHERYL PHOSPHATE — Grade A. Antioxidant that reduces oxidative damage and conditions skin with multiple benefits.
Other EU Prohibited (Annex II) ingredients
- BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL — Grade F**
- PETROLATUM — Grade F
- ZINC PYRITHIONE — Grade F**
- CYCLOMETHICONE — Grade F**
- HYDROXYISOHEXYL 3-CYCLOHEXENE CARBOXALDEHYDE — Grade F
- CI 73360 — Grade F
Other Reducing ingredients
- SODIUM METABISULFITE — Grade B
- THIOGLYCERIN — Grade A
- STANNOUS CHLORIDE — Grade A**
- DIHYDROXYACETONE — Grade A
- SODIUM THIOSULFATE — Grade A
- THIOLACTIC ACID — Grade A
- SODIUM BISULFITE — Grade B**