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Active Ingredients

Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4

Often labeled as: Matrixyl (Original)

The original collagen-stimulating 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 protein fragment that mimics a piece of human collagen. When applied, it tricks the skin into thinking collagen has broken down, forcing it to make more.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Reduces wrinkle depth, increases skin thickness, and improves firmness.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

A staple in luxury anti-aging creams for over two decades.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It works immediately.

The Science

Peptides take at least 4-8 weeks to signal the skin to rebuild its structural matrix.