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Peptide composed of amino acids proline, glutamic acid, and lysine; Helps interrupt pathways that lead to skin discolorations; Has soothing properties; Can revitalize a dull skin tone Key benefits: Anti-Acne, Dark Spot Fading, Soothing.

Tetrapeptide-30

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Tetrapeptide-30 is the synthetic peptide consisting of glutamic acid, lysine and proline

Purpose

Synthetic skin-calming peptide that interrupts pathways that lead to skin discolorations and uneven tone.

Rating

BEST

Category

Peptides

INCI Purpose

SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING

Benefits

Anti-Acne — Targets breakouts by reducing bacteria and unclogging pores
Dark Spot Fading — Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time
Soothing — Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

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At a Glance

Peptide composed of amino acids proline, glutamic acid, and lysine

Helps interrupt pathways that lead to skin discolorations

Has soothing properties

Can revitalize a dull skin tone

Article

Tetrapeptide-30 is a synthetic peptide containing the amino acids proline, glutamic acid, and lysine. It acts on and within specific targets of skin to reduce factors and interrupt the pathways that lead to the appearance of discolorations and uneven skin tone.

Tetrapeptide-30 also has skin-calming ability and can help revitalize a dull skin tone. It is supplied in a blend with glycerin and water, and the blend’s usage level for efficacy is between 0.5–5%.

References

European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, March 2018, pages 28-33 Cosmetics, May 2017 ePublication