Cosmetic Peptides
Peptides used in skincare and aesthetics for wrinkle reduction, collagen stimulation, and skin repair.
Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-3)
Argireline is a synthetic hexapeptide that mimics the N-terminal portion of SNAP-25, competitively inhibiting the SNARE complex to reduce muscle micro-contraction and expression line depth.
EGF (Epidermal Growth Factor)
Epidermal Growth Factor is a 53-amino-acid protein that stimulates cell proliferation, differentiation, and wound healing via the EGF receptor. In skincare, recombinant EGF promotes skin regeneration.
Leuphasyl
Leuphasyl is a pentapeptide that modulates enkephalin receptors in muscle cells, reducing acetylcholine release and decreasing muscle contraction. Often combined with Argireline for synergistic wrinkle reduction.
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 (Matrixyl)
Matrixyl (Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4) is a lipopeptide that stimulates collagen and hyaluronic acid synthesis in the skin, signaling aging skin to repair itself and increase extracellular matrix production.
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 (Rigin) is a lipopeptide fragment of IgG that suppresses excess IL-6, a key driver of skin inflammation and aging. Used with Matrixyl as Matrixyl 3000 to reduce puffiness.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 (Matrixyl 3000 component) is a lipopeptide fragment of collagen that stimulates collagen type I, III synthesis and glycosaminoglycan production, improving skin density and firmness.
SNAP-8
SNAP-8 is an octapeptide and extended version of Argireline. By elongating the chain, it more effectively blocks the SNARE complex, resulting in greater reduction of expression lines.
SYN-AKE
SYN-AKE is a synthetic tripeptide mimicking Waglerin-1 from Temple Viper venom. It blocks nicotinic acetylcholine receptors at neuromuscular junctions to smooth expression lines without injection.