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Signaling Peptides & MatrikinesRecommended: AM/PM Slot
Signal Peptides (Matrixyl 3000)
Clinical Overview
Palmitoylated messenger matrikines that signal dermal fibroblasts to replenish collagen types I, IV, and hyaluronic acid.
Epidermal & Cutaneous Mechanism
Mimics natural extracellular matrix breakdown fragments, binding cell-surface receptors to stimulate de novo procollagen gene expression.
Addresses Skin Concerns
Loss of dermal elasticityDynamic facial wrinklingSkin thinning
Recognized INCI Names on Packaging Labels
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Matrixyl 3000
Compatible Synergies
- ✓Hyaluronic Acid
- ✓Niacinamide
- ✓Ceramides
Separate or Alternate
- ⚠️Low-pH Direct Acids (pH < 3.8 hydrolyzes peptide linkages)