Characteristics
- INCI
- Acetyl Hexapeptide-1
- Ru.
- Melitane
- Functions
- skin conditioning
acetyl hexapeptide-1 is reaction product of alanine, arginine, histidine, leucine, phenylalanine and tryptophane hexapeptide with acetic acid
Description
Acetyl Hexapeptide-1 is a bit of a special snowflake among peptides as it's not a wrinkle-smoothing, anti-aging active like most of the other ones but it can stimulate pigmentation and melanin production (by interacting with a skin cell receptor called MC1R).
As melanin not only gives the skin its nice tanned color but also works as a natural protection factor, Acetyl Hexapeptide-1, aka Melitane does the same. It not only boosts a natural or an artificial tan but gives extra protection against UV-induced DNA and free radical damage and protects the skin against UV-caused redness.
Products with Acetyl Hexapeptide-1 (261 total)
Face Care
Decorative Cosmetics
Most often found in Lierac products (12 items)
