Narrative review· 2017

Topical peptides as cosmeceuticals

Pai VV|Bhandari P|Shukla P

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology

Evidence level
weak
Verification
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Summary

A narrative review described cosmetic peptide classes, including acetyl hexapeptide-1 as a melanogenesis-related cosmetic peptide.

Limitations

Narrative review|Limited primary human evidence|Commercial ingredient claims may underpin some mechanisms

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