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Skin & cosmetics

Predominantly topical / cosmetic use.

3 substances

Substance profiles in the “Skin & cosmetics” area — each with mechanism of action, honest regulatory status, risks and primary sources.

Cosmetic

GHK-Cu

Skin & Cosmetics

Copper-binding tripeptide — established in topical cosmetics.

Also known as: Kupfer-Tripeptid-1, Copper Peptide, Glycyl-L-Histidyl-L-Lysin:Cu

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Cosmetic

Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-8)

Skin & Cosmetics

Cosmetic peptide — topical in anti-aging formulations.

Also known as: Acetyl Hexapeptide-3, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

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Cosmetic

Matrixyl (Palmitoyl-Peptide)

Skin & Cosmetics

Cosmetic matrikines — topical to stimulate collagen formation.

Also known as: Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

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