Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38

Description

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 is a three-chain amino acid popular in cosmeceutical skin care formulations because its power to penetrate deep into the dermis to boost the production of collagen types 1,3 & 4. Not only this the peptide promotes the synthesis of Hyaluronic Acid, and will assist the body’s natural regeneration process helping skin retain its suppleness. A powerful peptide found in both the Peptide Lip Therapy & Hyaluronic Acid Lip Booster.

Characteristics

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 is derived from the tripeptide KMK naturally found in collagen VI and laminins. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 stimulates the synthesis of 6 major constituents of skin matrix and dermal-epidermal junction (collagen I, II, IV, fibronectin, hyaluronic acid and laminin5). Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 rebuilds the skin network that keeps the skin smooth.
Use level: 0.001-0.005 % (maximum dose: 0.02 %, slightly soluble in water)

Benefits

Cosmetic benefits
Even out skin relief and smoothes wrinkles from the inside by rebuilding the skin where it is needed, particularly on the forehead and crow’s feet.

Biological Functions

palmitoyl tripeptide-38 is a matrikine-mimetic compound that regulates cell activity, wound repair and collagen tissue remodeling. it stimulates six major constituents of the skin matrix and the dermal-epidermal junction to plump fine lines and boost skin repair.