Quick answer
Helps strengthen skin’s underlying supportive elements; Backed by research for minimizing the appearance of wrinkles; Designated as a “messenger peptide” because of its ability to “tell” skin how to look better; Also goes by the names pal-GHK and palmitoyl oligopeptide; Safe history of use in cosmetics Key benefits: Anti-Aging.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
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L-Lysine, N-(1-oxohexadecyl)glycyl-L-histidyl-
Purpose
Synthetic peptide proven to strengthen skin’s underlying supportive elements and visibly reduce signs of sun damage such as wrinkles and rough texture.
Rating
BEST
Category
Peptides
INCI Purpose
SKIN CONDITIONING
Benefits
Alternative Names
At a Glance
Helps strengthen skin’s underlying supportive elements
Backed by research for minimizing the appearance of wrinkles
Designated as a “messenger peptide” because of its ability to “tell” skin how to look better
Also goes by the names pal-GHK and palmitoyl oligopeptide
Safe history of use in cosmetics
Article
Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 is a synthetic fatty acid-linked peptide that can help repair visible skin damage and strengthen skin’s underlying supportive elements. It’s categorized as a “messenger peptide” because of its ability to “tell” skin how to look better, specifically regarding reducing signs of sun damage like wrinkles and rough texture.
Some research has shown that this peptide has similar anti-aging benefits to retinol. (You can use both ingredients for even greater benefits.)
Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 also goes by the names pal-GHK and palmitoyl oligopeptide. It appears as a white powder in its raw material form.
In 2018, the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel looked at personal care products using palmitoyl tripeptide-1 between 0.0000001% to 0.001% and deemed it was safe in current practice of use and concentration. As with most lab-made peptides, a little goes a long way.
See: Peptides
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