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Valinyl Hydroxyproline

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

Valinyl Hydroxyproline illustration
Reading ingredients on a skincare label

Spotted this on a label?

Valinyl Hydroxyproline

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 Valinyl Hydroxyproline

Valinyl Hydroxyproline is the synthetic peptide consisting of Valine and Hydroxyproline.

INCI: VALINYL HYDROXYPROLINE · ~4 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: CHEMBL1222321

What brands say it does

Valinyl Hydroxyproline EU CosIng describes it as: Valinyl Hydroxyproline is the synthetic peptide consisting of Valine and Hydroxyproline.. 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 Valinyl Hydroxyproline on the INCI list.

Other names you might see

Valinyl Hydroxyproline

Similar peptides

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