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GHK-related signal peptide · Matrixyl 3000 pair
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Topical
ClassSignal cosmetic peptide
Typical routes in papersTopical
Half-life contextLocal skin
EvidenceCosmetic ingredient data
What it is
Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 is a palmitoylated GHK-like signal used with palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 as Matrixyl 3000.
Benefits in plain language
What researchers and reference users usually mean when they talk about this compound. These are study themes and common claims — not a promise that it will do this in you.
- Aimed at the look of firmness and wrinkle depth.
- Sister ingredient to GHK-Cu, without the copper.
- Creams only in normal use.
If a branded, FDA-approved product exists, that label is the only dose that is actually authorized. Research-chemical vials are a different object.
Mechanism of action
Collagen-fragment signaling plus lipidation for stratum-corneum entry.
Possible side effects / caveats
Formula irritation.
Protocol ranges
| Source tier | Amount | Frequency / duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetic use | ppm-level in serums | Daily topical | Not injected |
Numbers below and above are literature or community pointers, not a treatment plan. Approved products, when they exist, follow the official label — not a research vial.