Palmitoyl tripeptide-8

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Ingredient information

  • INCI name: PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-8
  • CAS number : 936544-53-5
  • Function: Skin conditioning (Maintains skin in good condition).
  • Reduces the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines.
  • Prevents and soothes skin damage caused by inflammation.
  • Reduces facial redness, itching/pain on sensitive skin.


Description of palmitoyl tripeptide-8

Synthetic or plant-derived peptide obtained by combining palmitic fatty acid with tripeptide 8. The name "palmitoyl" means that the ingredient contains, as a fatty acid component, among others, palmitic acid (hexadecanoic acid). The number 8 at the end of the name refers to the chemical structure of the peptide and the type of amino acids contained in the chain.

INCI Beauty rating: Green


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