Skin & aging research
Matrixyl (palmitoyl pentapeptide-4)
A cosmetic peptide used in topical skincare products.
- 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
Educational information only; not medical advice. Talk to a licensed doctor before using any compound.
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