EGF (Epidermal Growth Factor) vs Sh-polypeptide-11

Both are categorized under Repair & renewal in our directory—here is how they differ in name, use, and label context.

EGF (Epidermal Growth Factor)

Repair & renewal

Hyaluronic acid serum bottle

A buzzy "growth factor" ingredient in high-end serums—popular in K-beauty and clinic-style brands.

EGF in skin care refers to lab-made growth factors that brands claim help skin renew itself faster and recover from dryness or irritation. It is one of the more talked-about ingredients online; quality and concentration …

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Sh-polypeptide-11

Repair & renewal

Sh-polypeptide-11 illustration

A skin-conditioning peptide ingredient listed in EU cosmetic databases—often used in repair & renewal formulas.

Sh-polypeptide-11 EU CosIng describes it as: sh-Polypeptide-11 is a single chain recombinant human peptide, produced by fermentation in E. Coli. The starting gene is a synthesized copy of the human gene which codes for A…

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Quick comparison

  • EGF (Epidermal Growth Factor): Repair & renewal — A buzzy "growth factor" ingredient in high-end serums—popular in K-beauty and clinic-style brands.…
  • Sh-polypeptide-11: Repair & renewal — A skin-conditioning peptide ingredient listed in EU cosmetic databases—often used in repair & renewal formulas.…