Alpha-H Firming Peptide Body Oil with Hexapeptide-8

Alpha-H

Firming Peptide Body Oil with Hexapeptide-8

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General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
91%
Combination (dry)
91%
Balanced
79%
Combination (oily)
49%
Oily
49%

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Benefits
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Elevate your body care routine with Alpha-H's Firming Peptide Body Oil with Hexapeptide-8 (100ml). This luxurious, quick-dry dry oil targets signs of fine lines, wrinkles and sagging; delivering firmer, more radiant skin in just two weeks. Enriched with peptides, nourishing microalgae, macadamia oil and antioxidant-rich vitamin E, it intensely hydrates, smooths and supports collagen without any greasy residue. Perfect for areas like the neck, décolletage, arms and torso, it instantly leaves skin luminous, nourished and visibly toned. This lightweight oil is your daily secret to healthier-looking skin.

Key Insights

Benefits

4
Anti-Aging
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Soothing

Active Ingredients

1
Neuropeptides

Risks

1
Allergen

About Firming Peptide Body Oil with Hexapeptide-8

Overview

Firming Peptide Body Oil with Hexapeptide-8 is a rich oil from Alpha-H, a brand based in Australia. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 18 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as rich: occlusives and butters sit high enough in the order to give it real weight on skin. The oils in it point to a dewy, emollient finish rather than a matte one. Hydration is handled by Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Triolein and Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Triolein, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate and Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate.

Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Cetyl Ethylhexanoate and Tocopherol.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Dry and Combination (dry) skin best, and is the least natural fit for Combination (oily) and Oily skin. Several ingredients carry irritation flags. If your skin is reactive, this is one to patch test carefully or approach slowly.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, oil control, cell renewal and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it. One ingredient on the label has not been matched to our database yet, so the analysis above reads a slightly incomplete list.

What is not in it

It does contain fragrance and essential oils, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.

Where it fits in a routine

It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after serums. Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.

This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • Strong humectant content for hydration

Things to know

  • Contains fragrance or declared fragrance allergens
  • Contains essential oils, a common source of reactivity
  • 6 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)
  • Several ingredients carry irritation flags
  • Part of the label has not been matched to our ingredient database yet

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin

May suit

  • Balanced skin

Less suitable for

  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Sensitive skin

Several ingredients here carry irritation flags. If your skin is reactive or you have rosacea, introduce this slowly, or ask a dermatologist first.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Hydration 5 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 3 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Evens Skin Tone 1 ingredient

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

  • Soothing 1 ingredient

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Dark Spot Fading Oil Control Pore Minimizer Smooths Bumpy Skin

None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.

Key ingredients

The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae

Anti-Aging Hydration
Triolein

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

1,2,3-Propanetriyl trioleate

Hydration
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hexadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate

Hydration
Tocopherol

8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Soothing
Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate

11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

D-Glucopyranoside, methyl, octadecanoate (2:3)

Hydration
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Neuropeptides

12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Acetyl hexapeptide-8 is the synthetic peptide consisting of arginine, methionine, and acetylated glutamic acid residues

Anti-Aging Hydration

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration High

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support None

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support Low

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control None

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening Low

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Moderate

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal None

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Active ingredients (1)

Supporting ingredients (17)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil Coco-caprylate/caprate Triolein Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil Parfum Cetyl Ethylhexanoate Tocopherol Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate Mentha Aquatica Water Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate Vanillin Hexyl Cinnamal Lavandula Intermedia Oil Linalyl Acetate Linalool Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil

What is and is not in it

Part of this label has not been matched to our ingredient database, so only what is present is listed — no absence is claimed.

Contains

  • Fragrance

    Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool

  • Essential oils

    Vanillin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Lavandula Intermedia Oil, Linalyl Acetate, Linalool

  • Facial oils

    Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
  • BHA (salicylic acid)
  • PHAs (gluconolactone)
  • Benzoyl peroxide
  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning Evening
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Treat
  4. Moisturise
  5. Protect

This product is the "Moisturise" step.

  • Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
6 ingredients could feed malassezia: Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive skin
Several ingredients here carry irritation flags. If your skin is reactive or you have rosacea, introduce this slowly, or ask a dermatologist first.
Recorded ingredient risks
Allergen

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 18 ingredients on the label.

5
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

3
Fragrance / colour

Changes how the product smells or looks

2
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

1
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

1
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

1
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

1
Peptide

Amino-acid chains that signal for repair or firmness

1
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

1 Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Emollient
Estimated level
10–40%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae

Anti-Aging Hydration
4 scientific references
  • Pediatric Dermatology, August 2018, ePublication; and January-February 2013, pages 42-50
  • Chemicke Zvesti, May 2018, pages 2, 607-2, 615
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, December 2017, ePublication
  • Dermatology, October 2014, pages 230-239
2 Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the nuts of the Macadamia integrifolia, Proteaceae

3 Coco-caprylate/caprate Emollient
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Alcohols, coco, mixed esters with octanoic and decanoic acids

4 Triolein Texture agent
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

1,2,3-Propanetriyl trioleate

Hydration
5 Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil Emollient
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed or extracted from seeds of the desert shrub, Jojoba, Simmondsia chinensis, Buxaceae

6 Parfum Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

6th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Parfum is a term for ingredient labelling used to identify that a product contains a material or a combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular odour. According to Article 19 of the Cosmetics Regulation, 'Perfume and aromatic compositions and their raw materials shall be referred to by the terms ‘parfum’ or ‘aroma’. '

7 Cetyl Ethylhexanoate Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hexadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate

Hydration
2 scientific references
  • Engineering in Life Sciences, March 2019, pages 370-388
  • International Journal of Toxicology, Nov-Dec 2015, pages 61S-73S
8 Tocopherol Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Soothing
4 scientific references
  • Journal or Agricultural and Food Chemistry, June 2010, pages 7013-7020
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1212-1217
  • Canadian Family Physician, July 2006, pages 855-856
  • Dermatologic Surgery, April 1999, pages 311-315
9 Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, dodecanoates (1:1) (3 mol glycerol average molar ratio)

10 Mentha Aquatica Water
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Mentha Aquatica Water is the aqueous solution obtained from the steam distillate of the Water Mint, Mentha aquatica L., Lamiaceae

11 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

D-Glucopyranoside, methyl, octadecanoate (2:3)

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Cosmeticsandtoiletriescom, Accessed November 2021, ePublication
  • Lubrizolcom (Supplier Information), Accessed November 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2016, pages 12S-40S
12 Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active, Peptide

12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Acetyl hexapeptide-8 is the synthetic peptide consisting of arginine, methionine, and acetylated glutamic acid residues

Anti-Aging Hydration
6 scientific references
  • Cosmetics, November 2020, Issue 7, Volume 4, page 91
  • La Clinica Terapeutica, November 2020, pages e539-e548
  • https://wwwcir-safetyorg/sites/default/files/AcetylHexapeptide-8pdf
  • Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, March 2015, pages 46-52
  • European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, February 2015, pages 27-35
  • Dermatologic Therapy, September-October 2007, issue 5, pages 343-349
13 Vanillin
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Vanillin

Allergen
14 Hexyl Cinnamal Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Phenylmethyleneoctanal; alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde; 2-Benzylideneoctanal; alpha-n-hexyl-beta-phenylacrolein

Allergen
15 Lavandula Intermedia Oil
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Lavandula Intermedia Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the whole plant of the Lavender, Lavandula intermedia, Labiatae

Allergen
16 Linalyl Acetate
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,7-Dimethyl octa-1,6-diene-3-yl acetate

Allergen
17 Linalool Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,7-Dimethyl octa-1,6-diene-3-ol

Allergen
18 Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the leaves of the Patchouli, Pogostemon cablin, Labiatae

Allergen

Not yet matched to our database

These are printed on the label but have not been linked to an ingredient record yet, so they are excluded from the analysis above.

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Firming Peptide Body Oil with Hexapeptide-8?

HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL, MACADAMIA INTEGRIFOLIA SEED OIL, COCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE, TRIOLEIN, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL, PARFUM, CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE, TOCOPHEROL, POLYGLYCERYL-3 LAURATE, MENTHA AQUATICA WATER, METHYL GLUCOSE SESQUISTEARATE, ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8, VANILLIN, HEXYL CINNAMAL, LAVANDULA INTERMEDIA OIL, LINALYL ACETATE, LINALOOL, POGOSTEMON CABLIN LEAF OIL.

What are the active ingredients in Firming Peptide Body Oil with Hexapeptide-8?

ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8.

How do I use Firming Peptide Body Oil with Hexapeptide-8?

Massage Firming Peptide Body Oil into clean, damp skin, paying particular attention to areas you would like to nourish, smooth and firm. Always follow with SPF if applying in the morning.

What skin types is Firming Peptide Body Oil with Hexapeptide-8 good for?

Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Dry, Combination (dry) skin best. It is the least natural fit for Combination (oily), Oily skin.

Is Firming Peptide Body Oil with Hexapeptide-8 good for sensitive skin?

Some ingredients here carry irritation flags, so sensitive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before applying it to the whole face.

Is Firming Peptide Body Oil with Hexapeptide-8 fungal acne safe?

6 ingredients could feed malassezia: Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use Firming Peptide Body Oil with Hexapeptide-8 while pregnant?

Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.

Is Firming Peptide Body Oil with Hexapeptide-8 fragrance free?

No — it contains Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool.

Does Firming Peptide Body Oil with Hexapeptide-8 contain essential oils?

Yes — it contains Vanillin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Lavandula Intermedia Oil, Linalyl Acetate, Linalool.

What can I layer with Firming Peptide Body Oil with Hexapeptide-8?

It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.

When should I apply Firming Peptide Body Oil with Hexapeptide-8?

Use it morning and evening, after serums.

How many ingredients does Firming Peptide Body Oil with Hexapeptide-8 have?

It lists 18 ingredients, of which 1 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Firming Peptide Body Oil with Hexapeptide-8?

Alpha-H, a brand based in Australia.

Brand
Alpha-H
Country
Australia

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