Ingredient

Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4

Low risk

FunctionPeptide

What it is — Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 (INCI: Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4) is a peptide — a short chain of amino acids used as a signal ingredient.

What it does — It is commonly used as a signal peptide (Matrixyl) that supports the look of firmness and helps smooth the look of fine lines.

Typical use — It is used in serums, essences, creams and eye products marketed around firmness and a smoother-looking surface. Different peptides target different signals, and results tend to build gradually with consistent use.

Who it suits / good to know — Generally low-irritation and suitable for most skin types. Peptides are usually presented as gradual, supporting actives rather than quick fixes. Set realistic expectations: peptides are supporting players, not overnight transformers.

Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk: widely used biomimetic peptide with low sensitization potential and strong safety data. This reflects the ingredient in general and is not medical advice; patch-test if your skin is easily irritated.

Why we grade it Low: Widely used biomimetic peptide with low sensitization potential and strong safety data.
Cross-reference

Found in these DHALIORA products

Found in 2 DHALIORA products

Bellpo Rice-Bran Water Deep Cleansing Tissue Bellpo Rice-Bran Water Deep Cleansing TissueScreening 9.8 Lacelltix Skin Recovery Pepta Tox Ampoule Lacelltix Skin Recovery Pepta Tox AmpouleScreening 9.3
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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