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Active Ingredients

Acetyl Hexapeptide-38

Often labeled as: Volufiline Peptide

The peptide that adds volume to hollow areas.

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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 highly specific peptide that stimulates PGC-1a expression, enhancing the rate of lipid (fat) accumulation in localized areas of the skin.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Plumps hollow cheeks, fills deep wrinkles, and restores youthful volume.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Apply strictly to areas where you want to add volume (like cheeks or under-eyes).

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It makes you gain weight.

The Science

It only acts locally on the subcutaneous fat cells exactly where it is applied.