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Active Ingredients

Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12

Often labeled as: Biopeptide EL

The elastin-boosting messenger 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

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A peptide that specifically mimics the amino acid sequence of human elastin. It communicates with fibroblasts to rebuild the skin's bounce.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Restores skin suppleness, improves elasticity, and smooths wrinkles.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Often paired with Ceramides to mimic a youthful skin barrier.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It physically adds elastin to the skin.

The Science

It *instructs* your body to create its own elastin.