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Key benefits: Hydration, Soothing.

Myristoyl Hexapeptide-16

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Myristoyl Hexapeptide-16 is the product of the reaction of myristic acid and Hexapeptide-16

Purpose

Myristoyl hexapeptide-16 is a synthetic, fatty acid-linked peptide known to improve skin’s resilience, visibly calm, and help skin look and feel smoother.

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BEST

Category

Peptides

INCI Purpose

SKIN CONDITIONING

Benefits

Hydration — Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Soothing — Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

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A synthetic, fatty acid-linked peptide known to improve skin’s resilience, visibly calm, and help skin look and feel smoother and softer. It is made by combining myristic acid with hexapeptide-16.Myristoyl hexapeptide-16 is categorized as a protein-stimulating peptide, which means it can help skin’s surface (which is primarily composed of the protein keratin) look better and become more resistant to moisture loss.

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