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Soothing / Anti-Inflammatory

Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester

Often labeled as: Idealift

The soothing peptide that fights gravity.

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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 lipopeptide that signals the skin cells to release enkephalins (calming messengers). It profoundly soothes the skin while also stimulating elastin to prevent sagging.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Calms burning/stinging sensations instantly and fights jawline sagging.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Often used in post-procedure creams to eliminate the feeling of heat on the skin.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It paralyzes the face.

The Science

It relaxes the *nerves* in the skin to stop stinging, it does not paralyze the muscle.