Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38

Best

Peptide

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 at a glance

  • Synthetic peptide that has signaling properties
  • Plumps, hydrates & improves fullness
  • Smooths to help the look of lines and wrinkles
  • Helps support key proteins in skin’s extracellular matrix
  • Effective at very low use levels as part of a blend

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 description

An ingredient manufactured by the brand Sederma under the trade name MATRIXYL synthe’6. The only research so far showing this ingredient’s benefit comes from the brand. That research followed 25 women between the ages of 42 to 70 years old who had forehead lines and crow’s feet. After two months, the women reported a decrease in signs of ageing of 31% in some cases, and up to 100% in others using a 2% concentration of MATRIXYL synthe’6 versus the placebo.

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 references

  • UL Prospector, Accessed August 2024
  • Molecules, July 2021, pages 1–43
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, December 2020, pages 3,262–3,269
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, December 2019, pages 533–544
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, July 2015, pages 699–704

Peer-reviewed, substantiated scientific research is used to assess ingredients in this dictionary. Regulations regarding constraints, permitted concentration levels and availability vary by country and region.

Ingredient ratings

Best

Proven and supported by independent studies. Outstanding active ingredient for most skin types or concerns.

Good

Necessary to improve a formula's texture, stability, or penetration.

Average

Generally non-irritating but may have aesthetic, stability, or other issues that limit its usefulness.

Bad

There is a likelihood of irritation. Risk increases when combined with other problematic ingredients.

Worst

May cause irritation, inflammation, dryness, etc. May offer benefit in some capability but overall, proven to do more harm than good.

unknown

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Not rated

We have not yet rated this ingredient because we have not had a chance to review the research on it.