Ingredient

dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate

Low risk

FunctionPeptide

What it is

Dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate is a synthetic peptide, sold under names such as SYN-AKE. It was designed to loosely mimic a peptide found in snake venom, though it contains no actual venom.

What it does

It is marketed as a "relaxing" peptide intended to soften the look of expression lines. Any benefits described are cosmetic and appearance-based; it is not a medical or muscle-paralysing treatment.

Typical use

Used at low levels in anti-ageing serums, creams and eye products, typically combined with hydrators and other peptides.

Who it suits / good to know

Often featured in products targeting fine lines and a smoother-looking finish.

Safety

Rated low risk as a cosmetic peptide with no notable irritation history at use levels. As always, patch-test if your skin is sensitive. This is general information and not medical advice.

Why we grade it Low: Low risk - cosmetic peptide with no notable irritation history at use levels.
Cross-reference

Found in these DHALIORA products

Found in 0 DHALIORA products

Not currently in any DHALIORA product.

How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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