Ingredient
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Syn-Coll
What it is
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 is a synthetic peptide conjugated to palmitic acid, included in anti-aging serums and eye creams for its skin-conditioning role.
How it works
The palmitoyl chain improves skin penetration while the tripeptide fragment is intended to signal dermal fibroblasts, though clinical evidence supporting visible firming claims remains limited.
What it does
Skin conditioning
Concerns to know
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Well tolerated
No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.