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Matrixyl synthe'6

A skin conditioning peptide ingredient listed in EU cosmetic databases—often used in anti-aging formulas.

Matrixyl synthe'6 illustration
Reading ingredients on a skincare label

Spotted this on a label?

Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminohydroxybutyrate

That’s the INCI name—the official way it appears on the back of your serum or cream. Same ingredient, different marketing names.

Structure (cute edition)

Simplified amino acid chain for Matrixyl synthe'6
2D chemical structure from PubChem ✨ real molecule sketch

Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminohydroxybutyrate is the product of the reaction of palmitic acid and diaminohydroxybutyric acid with Dipeptide-5.

INCI: PALMITOYL DIPEPTIDE-5 DIAMINOHYDROXYBUTYRATE · ~2 amino acids in our simplified view

Research & public records

Counts and links from public databases (PubMed, ClinicalTrials.gov, Wikidata, NIH drug nomenclature). Educational only — not medical advice.

ChEMBL: PRAVADOLINE · max phase 2.0

What brands say it does

Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminohydroxybutyrate EU CosIng describes it as: Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminohydroxybutyrate is the product of the reaction of palmitic acid and diaminohydroxybutyric acid with Dipeptide-5.. In skin care it is typically a supporting active—meant to complement hydrators and antioxidants rather than work alone.

Where you’ll find it

Anti-aging serums, moisturizers, and multi-peptide complexes. Look for Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminohydroxybutyrate on the INCI list.

Other names you might see

Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminohydroxybutyrate

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Educational only—not medical advice. Results vary; talk to a dermatologist for personal recommendations.