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Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

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

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 illustration
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Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

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 Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
2D chemical structure from PubChem ✨ real molecule sketch

L-Lysine, N-(1-oxohexadecyl)glycyl-L-histidyl-.

INCI: PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-1 · ~3 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.

Knowledge base: chemical compound

PubMed: 1 indexed papers (search PubMed)

ChEMBL: MACROCYCLIC TRIPEPTIDE MOTIF

What brands say it does

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 EU CosIng describes it as: L-Lysine, N-(1-oxohexadecyl)glycyl-L-histidyl-.. 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 Tripeptide-1 on the INCI list.

Other names you might see

Matrixyl 3000 component Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Where to buy

Real purchase links from Sephora, Ulta, Target, and Amazon — tap a product to check price and buy.

Dream Night Serum with Bio-Retinol
OSEA

Dream Night Serum with Bio-Retinol

$88.00 · ★ 4.8

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Expert Retinol RX™ 1% Super Bounce Serum for Pore Minimizing
IOPE

Expert Retinol RX™ 1% Super Bounce Serum for Pore Minimizing

$49.00 · ★ 4.8899

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Future Youth Gravity Rebound Serum
Pacifica

Future Youth Gravity Rebound Serum

$26.99 · ★ 4.7

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