Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38

AKA “Palmitoyl lysyldioxymethionyllysine, UNII-T7A529FB8O, PALMITOYL-LYSYL-DIOXYMETHIONYL-LYSINE, L-LYSINE, N2-(1-OXOHEXADECYL)-L-LYSYL-S, RefChem:169737, DTXCID3071646”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Palmitoyl tripeptide-38

AKA: Palmitoyl lysyldioxymethionyllysine, UNII-T7A529FB8O, PALMITOYL-LYSYL-DIOXYMETHIONYL-LYSINE, L-LYSINE, N2-(1-OXOHEXADECYL)-L-LYSYL-S, RefChem:169737, DTXCID3071646

Synthetic · Antioxidant · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Antioxidant

Soothing

Skin Conditioner

Synthetic

Clean

A peptide complex that helps condition and smooth skin, supporting its natural moisture barrier for a softer, more supple feel.

Formula

C33H65N5O7S

Mol. Weight

676.00

CAS #

-

Form

Powder

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Functions

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Antioxidant

Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.

Soothing

Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.

Boosts collagen production

Reduces fine lines

Traditional Use

A synthetic peptide-derived compound developed in the late 20th century for advanced skincare formulations. Created to mimic amino acid and protein benefits in skincare while improving stability and absorption.