Ingredient
Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate
Syn-Hycan (trade name)
Firming Tripeptide
What it is
A synthetic tripeptide, marketed under trade names such as Syn®-Hycan, used in anti-aging formulas for its skin-firming signaling activity.
How it works
Modeled on a thrombospondin-1 activation sequence, it is designed to stimulate the skin's own production of hyaluronic acid and structural proteoglycans, supporting a firmer look.
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.