HEXAPEPTIDE-9 98%

Hexapeptide-9 is a bioactive peptide composed of six amino acids. Unlike mimicking snake toxins or directly stimulating collagen, it focuses on repairing and strengthening the skin barrier.

Key Functions & Mechanism:

Barrier Repair & Hydration: Hexapeptide-9 is a filaggrin derivative. Filaggrin is a precursor to the skin's Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF), which is crucial for maintaining skin hydration and a healthy barrier. Hexapeptide-9 promotes the synthesis of filaggrin, thereby increasing the skin's own NMF. This fundamentally improves the skin's hydration capacity and repairs a compromised barrier.

Soothing Sensitivity: By reinforcing the skin barrier, it effectively reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and helps defend against external irritants, thereby alleviating dryness, tightness, and sensitivity.

Laying the Foundation for Anti-Aging: A healthy skin barrier is the foundation for any anti-aging efficacy. By repairing the barrier, Hexapeptide-9 makes the skin healthier and more resilient, allowing it to better tolerate other active ingredients (like retinoids, vitamin C) and enhancing the overall skincare outcome.