
Ingredient dictionary
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Acetylarginyltryptophyl Diphenylglycine
An anti-aging tetrapeptide that works to keep skin youthful, addressing firmness and sagginess by helping to inhibit protein-degrading enzymes within skin’s surface. |
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Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
A lab-made skin-firming peptide formed from a reaction between acetic acid, cetyl alcohol, and dipeptide-1, which contains the amino acids arginine and tyrosine. |
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Acetyl Hexapeptide-1
Acetyl hexapeptide-1 is a synthetic peptide composed of the amino acids alanine, arginine, histidine, leucine, phenylalanine and tryptophan. |
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Acetyl Hexapeptide-37
This synthetic peptide is composed of amino acids (alanine, proline, serine, and glycine). It works to help skin’s layers maintain adequate hydration. |
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Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
One of several peptides used in skin care products, this ingredient has skin-restoring and water-binding properties, helping it improve both the look and feel of skin. |
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Acetyl Octapeptide-3
A synthetic peptide that is based around octapeptide-3, a peptide complex composed of the amino acids aspartic acid, glutamic acid, glutamine, and methionine. |
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Acetyl sh-Hexapeptide-5 Amide Acetate
Often called simply "hexapeptide-5", this peptide is derived from the versatile protein versican, which plays a role in skin’s extracellular matrix. Topical use promotes a firmer look and feel. |
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Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11
Acetyl tetrapeptide-11 is a synthetic peptide that helps skin look and feel healthier. |