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Active Ingredients

Oligopeptide-3

Often labeled as: KGF Mimic

The epidermal repair peptide.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐ŸŽฏ At a Glance

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A synthetic peptide mimicking Keratinocyte Growth Factor (KGF). It specifically targets the upper layers of the skin, rapidly accelerating the repair of a broken acid mantle and surface micro-tears.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Heals chemical burns, restores a destroyed skin barrier, and smooths texture.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

A fantastic active for post-procedure (laser/peel) recovery.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It acts as an exfoliant.

The Science

It stimulates the healthy generation of *new* cells, completely distinct from peeling dead ones.