What it means
Cosmetic peptides are grouped loosely. Signal peptides are said to mimic collagen fragments, and carrier peptides deliver trace minerals such as copper. Some are marketed as alternatives to botulinum toxin, but the evidence for that is much weaker.
Most cosmetic peptides have lab data and a few small human trials, and many claims have not been tested in controlled studies.
Also known as
- peptides
- signal peptide
- carrier peptide
- acetyl hexapeptide-8
- skincare peptides
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