Basic Information
Its English name is Pentapeptide-18
Essence: It is a small molecule peptide composed of 5 amino acids.
Mechanism of action
Promoting the secretion of neurotransmitter inhibitors: Pentapeptide-18 can stimulate skin cells and enhance the secretion of neurotransmitter inhibitors. These inhibitory factors can play a role in the connection area between nerve endings and muscles, reducing the release of neurotransmitters, thereby relaxing muscles and reducing wrinkles.
Regulation of signaling pathways in skin cells: it is also involved in the regulation of intracellular signaling in skin cells, affecting cell metabolism and function. By activating related signaling pathways, it can promote the synthesis of extracellular matrix such as collagen and elastic fibers, thereby improving the elasticity and toughness of the skin and improving the texture and tightness of the skin.
Functions of cosmetics
Anti-wrinkle: It can improve the dynamic lines and static lines. For dynamic lines, such as crow’s feet and glabella lines, which are formed by rich facial expressions, they can reduce the production of lines by inhibiting muscle contraction. However, for static lines, by promoting the metabolism of skin cells and enhancing the synthesis of extracellular matrix, the fullness of the skin is increased, so that the existing lines become gradually lighter.
Tighten THE skin: IT can improve the elasticity and tightness of the skin, make the skin more smooth and delicate, and reproduce the young state. Long-term use of skin care products containing pentapeptide 18 helps to maintain skin firmness and elasticity, thereby delaying the aging process.
Field of Application
It is mainly used in high-end skin care products, usually appearing in products such as anti-wrinkle serums, face creams and eye creams. These products claim to have added pentapeptide 18, which can effectively reduce wrinkles, improve skin firmness and elasticity, and meet consumer needs for anti-aging skin care.
Post time: Mar-31-2025