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Active Ingredients

Dipeptide-8

Often labeled as: Penetration-Enhancing Peptide

The delivery-boosting dipeptide.

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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

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A microscopically small peptide that acts as an incredible penetration enhancer. It temporarily fluidizes the stratum corneum, dragging other active ingredients (like Vitamin C or HA) deeper into the skin.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Dramatically improves the efficacy of serums and ensures deep dermal delivery.

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A formulator's secret weapon for difficult-to-absorb molecules.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It strips the lipid barrier.

The Science

It is highly gentle and does not disrupt the long-term health of the acid mantle.