Leuphasyl
Pentapeptide-18
5 Amino Acids · MW: 569.6 Da
Amino Acids
5
Molecular Weight
569.6 Da
Half-life
N/A
Research Score
4.0
Studies
22
Storage
Store lyophilized at -20°C, reconstituted at 2-8°C
What is Leuphasyl?
A synthetic anti-wrinkle peptide used in cosmetic products aimed at reducing the look of expression lines. It is generally positioned as a complementary topical peptide for smoothing dynamic wrinkles.
Key Benefits & Mechanisms
wrinkle-appearance reduction
expression-line softening
topical anti-aging support
cosmetic skin-smoothing
Research Summary
Pentapeptide-18 has published cosmetic and formulation literature supporting its use in anti-aging skincare. Evidence is strongest for topical cosmetic smoothing rather than deep structural remodeling.
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