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Active Ingredients

Myristoyl Hexapeptide-5

Often labeled as: Collagen-Protecting Peptide

The lipid-bound collagen defender.

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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 hexapeptide attached to myristic acid (a fatty acid) to drastically improve its penetration. It actively prevents the degradation of collagen while stimulating new growth.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Firms the skin, prevents sagging, and ensures deep cellular delivery.

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The lipid tail ensures it crosses the stratum corneum effortlessly.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It makes the skin oily.

The Science

The fatty acid tail is microscopic and acts purely as a delivery vehicle, not an oil.