Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 (Matrixyl® 3000 component)

Firmness / Aging

INCI: Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

In short · TL;DR

Category

Peptides

Effect

Collagen I/III/IV synthesis booster, classic anti-wrinkle peptide

Concentration

Stock 3-8%, pure 0.001-0.05%

Effect

Collagen I/III/IV synthesis booster, classic anti-wrinkle peptide

Mechanism

Gly-His-Lys mimics TGF-β pathway, boosts ECM production

Typical concentration

Stock 3-8%, pure 0.001-0.05%

Onset

8-12 weeks for deep wrinkle improvement

Cautions

Pal-GHK. On its own it is not the original 'Matrixyl®' (Pal-Pentapeptide-4 / KTTKS); it is a component of 'Matrixyl® 3000' together with Pal-Tetrapeptide-7. Stable at pH 5-6.5.

Evidence & references

Sederma, Int. J. Cosmet. Sci. 2005

This page is reference information and does not guarantee efficacy. Figures vary by test conditions (in vitro / manufacturer / concentration). It does not indicate pharmaceutical efficacy.

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