Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-18
A synthetic lipopeptide (palmitic acid conjugated to heptapeptide-18) that binds neurons and inhibits acetylcholine release, producing a topical Botox-like reduction in expression lines.
Benefits
- ✓Botox-like neuromuscular-relaxing effect that softens expression lines
- ✓Works synergistically with Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-52 to potentiate wrinkle-smoothing
- ✓May help even skin tone and reduce hyperpigmentation
No known watch-fors.
In depth
What it does
A synthetic lipopeptide (palmitic acid conjugated to heptapeptide-18) that binds neurons and inhibits acetylcholine release, producing a topical Botox-like reduction in expression lines. As an active ingredient, it is particularly valued for botox-like neuromuscular-relaxing effect that softens expression lines, works synergistically with palmitoyl hexapeptide-52 to potentiate wrinkle-smoothing, and may help even skin tone and reduce hyperpigmentation.
Skin type guide
Generally well-tolerated across skin types, including sensitive skin. As with any new ingredient, a patch test is always a sensible first step.
How to use it
Apply after cleansing and any toning steps, before moisturiser. Start with a few times per week to assess tolerability before building to daily use.
