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Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5

What Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 is & what it does

A signal peptide that helps support collagen for a firmer, smoother look. It improves the appearance of fine lines over time.

What does Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 do in skincare?

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 is commonly used as a skin-conditioning peptide in anti-aging formulas. It is a synthetic peptide attached to a palmitic acid chain to help it work within a skincare product.

Is Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 natural or synthetic?

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 is a synthetic, lab-made peptide ingredient. Because it is produced synthetically rather than from animal sources, it is generally considered suitable for vegan formulations.

Is Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 safe?

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 is used in cosmetics at very low concentrations and is generally well tolerated. As with any active, sensitive individuals can patch test before regular use.

Sunscreens with Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5

We rate 60 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:

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