HEXAPEPTIDE-19
Ingredient type: HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE
✨ Role: Hexapeptide-19 is a synthetic peptide known for its anti-aging properties. It helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by acting as a gentle muscle relaxant, which can give skin a smoother, more youthful appearance.
Ingredient type: Water-soluble
⚕️ Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe for cosmetic use. However, as with any product, prior skin testing is advised.
✨ Vegan: Yes, it doesn't come from animals and doesn't involve processes that use animal-derived products.
✨ Worth knowing: Hexapeptide-19 is often compared to Botox for its relaxing action on facial muscles, but it works much more gently and non-invasively. It is well tolerated by most skin types, but people with very sensitive skin should watch out for signs of irritation.
Present in: Anti-ageing creams, smoothing serums, products specifically targeting fine lines and wrinkles.
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