๐ฏ At a Glance
๐ฌ How It Actually Works
One half of the famous Matrixyl 3000 complex. It specifically reduces the production of Interleukin-6 (IL-6), a key molecule that triggers inflammation and degrades collagen.
๐ Why your skin loves it
Calms chronic low-grade inflammation (inflammaging), firms the skin, and prevents wrinkles.
๐ก Pro Tip
Usually paired with Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1.
โ๏ธ Myth vs. Fact
The Myth
It works overnight.
The Science
Peptides are biological messengers; they require 4-8 weeks to alter cellular behavior visibly.