Active ingredient
INCIPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Last reviewed by BIOSAR Scientific Team, PharmD, Cosmetic Chemistry, Pharmacy practice on .
Peptides are short chains of amino acids used in skincare to signal fibroblasts toward collagen production, refine barrier, and visibly firm the skin. Different families act differently: signal peptides (Matrixyl), carrier peptides (copper-GHK), and neurotransmitter inhibitors (Argireline). Pair well with most actives. Apply at a different routine step from high-pH acid peels, which can cleave peptide bonds.
Cosmetic peptide complexes are large polar molecules with minimal stratum corneum penetration. Mother to Baby and Trivedi et al. (2017) flag no concern for topical peptide use during pregnancy or lactation.
Short chains of amino acids that act as messengers in the skin. In anti-aging formulas they support the signals behind firmness and elasticity, softening the look of fine lines for smoother, more resilient skin.
Where it helps
The first time you notice it is rarely a wrinkle. It is a quality of light — the way your skin catches it differently in a morning mirror,…
Explore the concernDryness is a barrier dysfunction in which skin loses water faster than it can retain or replenish it, presenting as flaking, tightness,…
Explore the concernDull skin is the visible loss of luminosity, where the surface appears flat, grey, or fatigued instead of light-reflective. The underlying…
Explore the concernAcross Fitzpatrick III–V skin tones — the majority of darker skin tones — the most common consultation is the same: the patch on the…
Explore the concernSun damage is the cumulative photoaging caused by ultraviolet radiation, presenting as solar lentigines, irregular pigmentation, fine…
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