Active ingredient
Acetyl Hexapeptide-1
A synthetic hexapeptide (trade name Melitane) that activates the alpha-MSH receptor pathway to stimulate melanin synthesis and support an even skin tone.
peptideanti-aging
Benefits
- ✓Stimulates melanin production to improve uneven tone
- ✓Marketed for a healthy-glow effect
Watch for
- ⚠May worsen hyperpigmentation, melasma, or other conditions of excess pigmentation — acts as an MC1R agonist that actively stimulates melanin synthesis; not appropriate for those prone to dark spots or uneven darkening
