OriginDerived from amino acids and synthesized through peptide bond formation via solid-phase peptide synthesis. Constructed by sequentially coupling four amino acids (palmitoyl group attached to tetrapeptide chain) using chemical condensation.
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 is the reaction product of palmitic acid and Tetrapeptide-7
Formula
C34H62N8O7
Mol. Weight
694.90
CAS #
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Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Wrinkles
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Boosts collagen production
Reduces fine lines
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 633)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 633)
Eye Irritant in Testing
1 study / 1 irritating / reactions slight (CIR 633)
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