Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8
What Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8 is & what it does
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8 is a synthetic three-amino-acid peptide bonded to palmitic acid to improve its compatibility with the skin's lipid barrier. In skincare and sunscreen formulas it works as a skin-conditioning signaling peptide, often included in products marketed for soothing and comforting the skin. A notable property is that the palmitoyl group enhances its ability to spread within an oil-compatible formula.
What does Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8 do in skincare?
It works as a skin-conditioning signaling peptide. Often featured in products marketed for soothing and comforting the skin, it pairs a three-amino-acid peptide with a palmitoyl group that helps it spread within an oil-compatible formula.
Is Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8 natural or synthetic?
It is synthetic. The ingredient is a lab-made peptide bonded to palmitic acid, designed for better compatibility with the skin's lipid barrier, so it is produced through synthesis rather than extracted naturally.
Is Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8 vegan?
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8 is typically synthesized and is often suitable for vegan formulas, since the peptide and palmitoyl portions can be made without animal-derived inputs. Because sourcing varies, a brand's own vegan labeling is the most reliable confirmation.
Sunscreens with Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8
We rate 7 sunscreens that contain it:
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Dermedic Angio Preventi Redness Correcting Day Cream SPF 20 + IR
83/100
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Ellaro Fluid Physical Sunscreen SPF 30
80/100
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Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Soothing Color Correcting Treatment SPF 30
75/100
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SkinCeuticals Clear Daily Soothing UV Defense Cream SPF 50
70/100
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Iwostin Solecrin Capillin Protective and Soothing Cream SPF 50+ PPD 16+ (2024 Formula)
69/100
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SkinCeuticals Clear Daily Soothing UV Defense SPF 50
68/100
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Noreva Sensidiane AR CC Cream Light SPF 30
49/100