Haloxy l™ is made out of a combination of ingredients, but has four main components.
N-hydroxysuccinimide – This ingredient is used to help condition and soften the skin (referred to as an “ester”). It is also considered a reagent, which is a substance that is used to trigger a reaction that r...
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Bev's Skincare Glossary
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Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, also known as palmitoyl oligopeptide (trade-named Matrixyl™ 3000 - yes, these names get confusing!) is a synthetic fatty acid-linked peptide that can help repair visible skin damage and strengthen skin’s underlying supportive elements.
It’s categorized as a messenger ...
Developed in 1994. By 2011, "Palmitoyl Oligopeptide" was the most used peptide in cosmetic products. In 2013, the name was "used to designate two distinct molecules" and those compounds were renamed as:
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 (Pal-GHK) and
Palmitoyl Hexapaptide-12 (Pal-KTTKS).
Both act by sti...