Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Palmitoyl lysyldioxymethionyllysine, 1101448-24-1, PALMITOYL-LYSYL-DIOXYMETHIONYL-LYSINE, L-LYSINE, N2-(1-OXOHEXADECYL)-L-LYSYL-S
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 is the reaction product of palmitic acid and Tripeptide-38
Formula
C33H65N5O7S
Mol. Weight
676.00
CAS #
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Form
Powder
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
Traditional Use
A synthetic peptide-derived compound developed in the late 20th century for advanced skincare formulations. Created to mimic amino acid and protein benefits in skincare while improving stability and absorption.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR