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Pentapeptide-18
Peptide
Peptides are the amino-acid chains that help your skin produce proteins such as collagen.
Helps with Anti-Aging
As we age, factors like reduced oil production, collagen breakdown, UV exposure, and lifestyle choices all affect how our skin looks and feels. While we can’t stop the aging process, ingredients like retinoids, antioxidants, and certain peptides have been shown to help slow visible signs of aging.
Helps with Dark Spots
These ingredients are known for their brightening properties, helping to even out skin tone and reduce the look of dark spots or dullness.
Explained
This peptide is more commonly known as Leuphasyl. It has similar properties to argireline, the "botox peptide".
According to a manufacturer, Pentapeptide-18 mimics botulinum to freeze muscles and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Their study found this 5% of this ingredient reduced wrinkles by 11%.
Combining this ingredient with Argireline showed improved results.
See all 61 products with Pentapeptide-18
Users who like it
97%
Users who avoid it
3%
What it does
Skin Conditioning
To hydrate and soften skin
Alternative names
Leuphasyl
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.1%
Top categories
Treatments
Eye Care
Moisturizers
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 50%
References
Products with Pentapeptide-18
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
85801
INCI Name
PENTAPEPTIDE-18
EC #
 -
All Functions
Skin Conditioning
