What is palmitoyl hexapeptide 12 powder?

Palmitoyl hexapeptide 12 powder, otherwise known as palmitoyl oligopeptide, is a new generation amino-peptide composed of three amino acids connected with palmitic acid. This peptide is combined with palmitic acid to make it more lipophillic, to improve its stability and to enhance its affinity towards human skin.

Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 is a fragment of a type I collagen molecule. It acts as a neurotransmitter, stimulating collagen and other major extracellular matrix proteins. Together with palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, it works synergistically and significantly increases the amount of hyaluronic acid in the skin. The result is maximum skin regeneration and a firming effect: It increases the elasticity and tone of the skin.

This peptide seems to have many of the same results that retinoid produces, but without the side effects. While retinoid can smooth wrinkles and encourage rapid cell turnover to make skin look younger, it can also cause redness, stinging, peeling and itching. Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 doesn't have these side effects. Retinoid is also sensitive to the sun, which means it is not effective for those who use their cosmetic products during daylight hours. In contrast, palmitoyl oligopeptide seems to lack retinol's sun sensitivity. So it is effective to use even in daylight.

Main benefits of palmitoyl hexapeptide 12 powder

1. Skin care and make-up geared to preventing and fighting wrinkles.

2. In palmitoylated form to increase skin penetration.

3. Stimulates the proliferation of fibroblast and producing of elastins.

4. Improves the firmness, suppleness and tonicity of the skin with outstanding results in short term.