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Active Ingredients

Nonapeptide-1

Often labeled as: Melanostatine-5

The peptide that stops melanin synthesis.

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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 biomimetic peptide that acts as an antagonist to the alpha-MSH hormone. In simple terms: it blocks the signal that tells your skin to produce dark spots.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Prevents hyperpigmentation and brightens overall skin tone.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Works beautifully as a preventative measure alongside Vitamin C.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It lightens your genetic skin tone.

The Science

It only prevents the *overproduction* of melanin caused by UV exposure or inflammation.