Ingredient glossary
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
INCI: Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 · Also: Pal-GHK, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
Decent support
Does Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 clash with what you already use? Check it →A reasonable supporting ingredient. It helps a formula without being the star.
What it does
- anti aging
- firming
moderate evidenceIn vitro studies show increased collagen production and clinical work with peptide blends suggests wrinkle reductions though the individual contribution is hard to isolate.
On a label: usually effective at 0.0003-0.003%.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Tends to suit
- normal
- dry
- combo
- photoaged
Approach with care
No specific group flagged to avoid it.
- Clogs poresLow
- Irritation riskLow
Plays well with
- other peptides
- retinoids
- hyaluronic acid
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