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Matrixyl

High safety

Evidence

Evidence Score3/10

Studies: 6

Meta-analyses: 0

Dosage & timing

Dosage:

Topical cosmetic only. Matrixyl (palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 / pal-KTTKS, or the Matrixyl 3000 blend of palmitoyl tripeptide-1 + palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7) is used at very low concentrations in leave-on serums and creams — clinical benefit was shown at as little as 3 ppm pal-KTTKS, and consumer products commonly list 3-10% of the branded blend. Applied to the target area once or twice daily. There is no oral, injectable, or systemic dose — it is not ingested.

Best Time:

Any time

Can take on empty stomach

Form:

Leave-on topical cosmetic (serum or cream) containing palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 or the Matrixyl 3000 blend

What you'll notice

ℹ️ Cosmetic, appearance-only — not a health effectneutral

Throughout

🧵 Reduced appearance of fine lines (small trials)positive

8-12 weeks

🔬 Stimulates collagen/ECM genes (in vitro)neutral

Cell studies

Safety

High safety

Contraindications:

For topical (skin) use only — not for ingestion, not for injection
Known allergy or sensitivity to the peptide or formulation excipients
Application to broken, irritated, or compromised skin until healed

Drug Interactions:

Other topical actives (retinoids, acids)

Side Effects:

Local skin irritation or rednessContact allergic reaction

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