Skin Conditioning
PALMITOYL SH-TRIPEPTIDE-4 AMIDE
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A palmitoylated tripeptide in the Matrixyl family — used in anti-aging formulas to support skin elasticity and firmness via collagen-pathway signaling. Class-clean safety record.
Function
Skin benefits
- Promotes collagen-supporting signaling pathways
- Lipid anchor improves skin penetration
- Class with strong CIR safety record
Known concerns
- Sequence-specific clinical data thinner than for parent Matrixyl molecules
- Photoinstability requires opaque packaging
- Marketing claims may exceed independent evidence
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related skin conditionings
Same plant / compound family
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