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Active Ingredients

Matrixyl 3000

Often labeled as: Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

The collagen-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 patented peptide complex that tricks your skin into thinking collagen has broken down, forcing it to manufacture more to repair the "damage".

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Firms the skin, drastically reduces the depth of wrinkles, and improves overall elasticity.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Do not use at the same time as strong direct acids (like Glycolic) as low pH environments can destroy the delicate peptide bonds.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

Peptides act like instant fillers.

The Science

Fillers physically plump the skin instantly. Peptides teach your skin to rebuild itself slowly over months.