Tripeptide-1

Rating: BEST

Benefits: Anti-Aging

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Tripeptide-1 at a Glance

• Helps strengthen skin’s underlying supportive elements

• Backed by research for minimizing the appearance of wrinkles

• Designated as a “messenger peptide” because of its ability to “tell” skin how to look better

• Also goes by the names pal-GHK and palmitoyl oligopeptide

• Safe history of use in cosmetics

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 Description

Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 is a synthetic fatty acid-linked peptide that can help repair visible skin damage and strengthen skin’s underlying supportive elements. It’s categorized as a “messenger peptide” because of its ability to “tell” skin how to look better, specifically regarding reducing signs of sun damage like wrinkles and rough texture.

Some research has shown that this peptide has similar anti-aging benefits to retinol. (You can use both ingredients for even greater benefits.)

Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 also goes by the names pal-GHK and palmitoyl oligopeptide. It appears as a white powder in its raw material form.

In 2018, the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel looked at personal care products using palmitoyl tripeptide-1 between 0.0000001% to 0.001% and deemed it was safe in current practice of use and concentration. As with most lab-made peptides, a little goes a long way.