Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Our database includes 764 products that contain Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4.
Explained
You might know this ingredients as Matrixyl. It is a peptide.
Peptides are building blocks for protein. Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 consists of five amino acids. These amino acids include: 2 lysines, 2 threonines, and serine
This ingredients tells our body to create more collagen. Collagen is a protein that makes connective tissue. Boosting collagen production leads to a healthier skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier means having firm and hydrated skin.
Thus, Matrixyl may help improve the look of wrinkles.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
You should know
What it is
Peptide
Form of Peptide
Peptides are the amino-acid chains that help your skin produce proteins such as collagen.
Concerns
Fungal Acne
May feed Fungal Acne
Malassezia (Pityrosporum) folliculitis is a skin condition with acne-like breakouts caused by malassezia, a type of yeast.
Community Rating
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What it does
Skin Conditioning
To hydrate and soften skin
Alternative names
Collagen Pentapeptid
Kttks
Matrixyl
Prevalence
Uncommon
Percentage of products that contain it
1.1%
Top categories
Treatments
Moisturizers
Eye Care
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 25%
References
Products with Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
56913
INCI Name
PALMITOYL PENTAPEPTIDE-4
EC #
 -
All Functions
Skin Conditioning
