Matrixyl (palmitoyl pentapeptide-4)

Type: Cosmetic peptide
Research area: Skin & aging research
Research stage: Used in cosmetic formulations
FDA status: Not an FDA-approved medicine

About Matrixyl (palmitoyl pentapeptide-4)

A cosmetic peptide used in topical skincare products.

Where the research stands

Most published work on this compound comes from laboratory, animal or early human studies. Results in those settings don't always carry over to people, and long-term safety data are limited.

Read the studies

PubMed ↗ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

Educational information only; not medical advice. Talk to a licensed doctor before using any compound.

Common questions

Is Matrixyl (palmitoyl pentapeptide-4) an FDA-approved medicine?

No. Matrixyl (palmitoyl pentapeptide-4) is not an FDA-approved medicine. Research stage: Used in cosmetic formulations.

Does EKO Labs sell Matrixyl (palmitoyl pentapeptide-4)?

No. EKO Labs does not sell Matrixyl (palmitoyl pentapeptide-4) or any research compound. This library is for education only. EKO Labs offers FDA-approved prescription treatments only after a licensed doctor decides they are right for you.

Can people use Matrixyl (palmitoyl pentapeptide-4)?

This page does not cover personal use. Products labeled "research use only" are not made or approved for people. Ask a licensed doctor before using any compound.

What is the molecular formula of Matrixyl (palmitoyl pentapeptide-4)?

According to PubChem (U.S. National Library of Medicine), Matrixyl (palmitoyl pentapeptide-4) has the molecular formula C39H75N7O10 and a molar mass of about 802.1 g/mol.