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Tripeptide-3

What Tripeptide-3 is & what it does

Tripeptide-3 is a short synthetic peptide made of three linked amino acids, used in skincare as a signaling and skin-conditioning active. Peptides like this are generally included in anti-aging and firming formulas for their conditioning effect on the look of skin. It is water-soluble and typically used at low levels in serums and creams. It is not a UV filter and acts as a supporting cosmetic active.

What is Tripeptide-3?

Tripeptide-3 is a short synthetic peptide made of three linked amino acids, used in skincare as a signaling and skin-conditioning active.

What does Tripeptide-3 do in skincare?

Peptides like this are generally included in anti-aging and firming formulas for their conditioning effect on the look of skin. It is water-soluble and used at low levels in serums and creams. It is not a UV filter.

Is Tripeptide-3 safe?

As a cosmetic peptide it is generally considered safe and well tolerated at typical use levels. No specific concerns are flagged for it here.

Sunscreens with Tripeptide-3

We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:

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