Amino Peptide

Amino Peptide is a short-chain cosmetic peptide used in skin and hair formulas. It conditions the surface and supports a firmer, more refined appearance when paired with emollients, humectants, and other supportive ingredients.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
A peptide that makes skin feel silkier and look more elastic.
Category
Anti-aging, Skin Conditioning
Type
Peptide

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Fair

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Can make skin feel silkier and look more elastic for a refreshed appearance. Evidence for visible anti-aging benefits in cosmetics is limited, so results are usually modest.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Used in face serums, eye gels, and leave-in conditioners to deliver lightweight conditioning to skin and hair.

Comedogenic Rating

This ingredient is not typically evaluated for comedogenicity, and no standardized rating is available.

Safety

Typically well tolerated, including in eye-area formulas, though mild stinging or redness can occur in reactive skin. Patch test if sensitive and reduce frequency if irritation appears.

Is Amino Peptide a Good Ingredient?

This one rates Fair since it can condition the surface, but strong clinical support for visible firming in standard cosmetics is limited, so outcomes are usually modest. A small risk of sensitization exists with peptide actives.

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