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| Field | Last updated |
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| Aliases | Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl oligopeptide, Pal-Gly-His-Lys, Matrixyl 3000 component (with Pal-GQPR) |
| Category | Skin & Hair |
| Formula | C₃₀H₅₄N₆O₅ |
| Molecular weight | 578.79 Da |
| Half-life | topical (negligible systemic absorption) |
| Mechanism (summary) | Pal-GHK is palmitoyl tripeptide-1 — historically also called palmitoyl oligopeptide. It is a GHK-based signal peptide used in cosmetics and is one of the peptide components associated with Matrixyl 3000-style formulations. |
| Dosing notes | Topical only. CIR-reported concentrations: 0.0000001% to 0.002%, with industry typical use around 1 ppm to 30 ppm (often below 10 ppm). No recognized systemic or injectable human dosing standard. |
| Storage |
For finished skincare, follow the manufacturer label. For raw peptide: frozen dry storage, light protection, and careful handling after reconstitution. |
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