Nonapeptide 1

overview

Nonapeptide-1, a synthetic peptide composed of seven amino acids, is a powerful ingredient in skincare products. It helps reduce skin discoloration and hyperpigmentation by inhibiting melanin production, brightening the complexion, and reducing dark spots. It also has anti-inflammatory effects, preventing premature aging and promoting youthful skin. Additionally, it improves skin hydration by stimulating the production of natural moisturizing factors. Nonapeptide-1 is also known as the “whitening peptide” and has seen a significant increase in usage in beauty and personal care products in recent years. It is also used in Marini Luminate Face Lotion, a product that combines multiple advanced brightening technologies to address the many pathways leading to discoloration while simultaneously helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

benefits

Benefit title : Reduces skin discoloration and hyperpigmentation Benefit Description : Nonapeptide-1 inhibits melanin production, reducing skin discoloration, evening out skin tone, and reducing dark spots and age spots. Benefit title : Anti-inflammatory effects Benefit Description : Nonapeptide-1 reduces inflammation, a major driver of skin aging, preventing collagen breakdown and formation of wrinkles and fine lines. Benefit title : Improves skin hydration Benefit Description : Nonapeptide-1 stimulates the production of natural moisturizing factors, keeping the skin hydrated and plump, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Skin suitability

Dry Normal/Combo Oily

concerns

NA

precautions

Use in pregnancy and while breastfeeding is not recommend

source

Nonapeptide-1 is a synthetic peptide.

CIR

NA

EWG

NA

additional info

Nonapeptide-1 is a safer alternative to hydroquinone and kojic acid, that can help your skin return to a brighter complexion and more even tone. It can be combined with other ingredients such as vitamin C, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid to enhance its skin-lightening effects. The optimum molecular weight for skin penetration is said to be around 500 Daltons and Nonapeptide-1 is 1,206 Daltons. To solve the issue of penetration without PEG and other questionable penetration-enhancing ingredients, we have encapsulated this peptide in a liposomal format.