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Active Ingredients

Oligopeptide-10

Often labeled as: Antimicrobial Peptide

The targeted acne-destroying 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 bioactive peptide consisting of 15 amino acids. It has broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity, specifically binding to and neutralizing P. acnes bacteria without causing bacterial resistance.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Kills acne-causing bacteria rapidly, soothes redness, and prevents breakouts.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Incredibly synergistic when paired with low-dose Salicylic Acid.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It is an antibiotic.

The Science

It is a cosmetic peptide; unlike antibiotics, bacteria cannot build a resistance to it.