Tripeptide/Hexapeptide Topical in Esthetics: Evidence behind the Skincare Formulation

Skinmed. 2021 Apr 1;19(2):116-119. eCollection 2021.

Abstract

The skincare market, which is projected to be worth over $180 billion by 2024, has experienced a recent rise in formulations utilizing peptides. These products have been marketed to consumers as offering many esthetic benefits. We review the literature for a tripeptide and hexapeptide formulation that has been shown to offer improved healing and clinical outcomes in conjunction with resurfacing and cryolipolysis, as well as demonstrating benefit for cutaneous rejuvenation.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Collagen Type I / administration & dosage*
  • Esthetics
  • Humans
  • Oligopeptides / administration & dosage*
  • Rejuvenation*
  • Skin / drug effects*
  • Skin Care / trends

Substances

  • Collagen Type I
  • Oligopeptides
  • collagen tripeptide Ctp, human
  • glycyl-histidyl-lysine