Pentapeptide 3
Pentapeptide 3 is used or marketed in cosmetic formulations, with evidence that is generally formulation-dependent and rarely peptide-isolated.
- Human evidencen/a
- Animal evidencen/a
- Mechanisticn/a
- Safety knowledgen/a
- Editorial confidence2/5
Evidence Snapshot
- Overall
- 0/5None identified
- Human
- 0/5None identified
- Animal
- 0/5None identified
- In-vitro
- 0/5None identified
- Safety
- 0/5None identified
Scientific identity
- Peptide family
- Topical cosmetic peptide
- Entity class
- Cosmetic peptide
Pentapeptide 3 entered research, clinical or commercial use through investigation of its proposed biological, cosmetic or therapeutic activity.
Proposed Mechanisms
- not-yet-documentedpending-editorial-review
- Collagen synthesis →limited
Reported / Studied Uses
- Skin Ageing / WrinklesEvidence · insufficient
Human Evidence
Independent controlled human evidence specific to the isolated peptide is limited or unavailable.
Animal Evidence
No robust animal evidence supporting routine cosmetic use was identified.
Safety & Unknowns
Regulatory Status
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Community Observations
References
- No verified references linked yet. Editors will add primary sources.
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