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Key benefits: Anti-Aging.

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8

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Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8 is the product obtained by the reaction of palmitic acid and Tripeptide-8

Purpose

A plant-derived or synthetic peptide made from combining the fatty acid palmitic acid with tripeptide-8.

Rating

BEST

Category

Peptides

INCI Purpose

SKIN CONDITIONING

Benefits

Anti-Aging — Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

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At a Glance

Article

A plant-derived or synthetic peptide made from combining the fatty acid palmitic acid with tripeptide-8. Paula’s Choice Skincare uses a synthetic version of this peptide consisting of the amino acids arginine, histidine and phenylalanine.The number at the end of the name refers to the chemical structure of the peptide and the type of the amino acids the chain contains.

See: Peptides

References

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