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Palmitoyl-tetrapeptide-7

Rigin, Pal-GQPR, Palmitoyl-Gly-Gln-Pro-Arg

A synthetic palmitoylated tetrapeptide used in cosmetics to suppress inflammation, stimulate collagen production, and enhance skin repair for anti-aging benefits.

Molecular Profile
Formula C34H62N8O7
Mol. Weight 694.9 g/mol
Sequence Gly-Glu-Pro-Pro...
Route
Topical
1-10 ppm
TOP

How It Works

How It Works: Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 acts as an anti-inflammatory agent in the skin by inhibiting key cytokines, thereby preserving the extracellular matrix and promoting regeneration.

  • Reduces production of interleukin-6 (IL-6), mitigating inflammation and glycation damage to skin proteins.
  • Stimulates production of type I collagen, fibronectin, and hyaluronic acid for improved skin structure.
  • Decreases UVB-induced damage and supports laminin and collagen synthesis.
  • Enhances overall skin firmness, elasticity, and wound healing.

Latest Clinical Trials

Unknown NCT05910151

Selective Screening of Children for Hereditary Metabolic Diseases by Tandem Mass Spectrometry in Kazakhstan

West Kazakhstan Medical University
OBSERVATIONAL
Updated Dec 15, 2025
Completed PHASE4 NCT05932732

Trial Assessing the Impact on Facial Skin Quality, Hydration, and Skin Barrier of Three (3) Hydrafacial Treatments in Adults of All Skin Types.

Austin Institute for Clinical Research
INTERVENTIONAL
Updated Dec 15, 2025
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Latest Studies

Utility 2
pubmed Jul 21, 2021

Usage of Synthetic Peptides in Cosmetics for Sensitive Skin.

Resende. Diana I S P DISP; Ferreira. Marta Salvador MS; Sousa-Lobo. José Ma...

The study looked at 88 facial products for sensitive skin and found that only about 17% contain peptides, including palmitoyl‑tetrapeptide‑7. There’s very little solid clinical proof that these peptides help sensitive skin – most of the data comes from patents and company brochures, and only one small trial actually tested people with sensitive skin.

Utility 2
pubmed Mar 27, 2015

Evaluation of dermal extracellular matrix and epidermal-dermal junction modifications using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometric imaging, in vivo reflectance confocal microscopy, echography, and histology: effect of age and peptide applications.

Mondon. Philippe P; Hillion. Mélanie M; Peschard. Olivier O; Andre. Nada N;...

The study shows that a skin‑care blend containing palmitoyl tetrapeptide‑7 (along with another peptide) can improve the structure of the skin’s extracellular matrix and make the skin‑dermis junction smoother in older skin. The researchers used advanced imaging tools to see these changes, and they found that the peptide blend reduced a low‑echogenic band under the skin, which is a sign of healthier tissue.

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