Dipeptide-2

Bedst

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Dipeptide-2 at a glance

  • A synthetic peptide made by combining tryptophan and valine.
  • May be helpful for alleviating undereye puffiness.
  • Small size allows for sufficient penetration into skin.
  • Tends to be part of blends with other peptides

Dipeptide-2 description

Dipeptide-2 is a small, less complex synthetic peptide made up of the amino acids tryptophan and valine. Studies from one ingredient supplier indicate that this peptide as part of a blend may reduce the look of puffy eyes; however, to date independent research hasn’t supported this claim. Generally, dipeptide-2 is considered a skin conditioning ingredient whose smaller size allows it to easily penetrate skin’s uppermost layers where it can assist with skin renewal and replenishment. For now, that’s the most compelling reason to consider skin care products that contain it. Recommended usage levels on this peptide by itself aren’t available; however, usage levels when this peptide is part of a blend range from 0.5–5%, depending on desired results.

Dipeptide-2 references

  • Cosmetics, November 2020, pages 1–14
  • Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine, August 2016, pages 1,1711,176
  • Bulletin of Experimental Biology and Medicine, May 2015, pages 164-167
  • Amino Acids, June 2012, pages 2,481–2,489; and April 2012, pages 1,379-1,386

Peer-reviewed, substantiated scientific research is used to assess ingredients in this dictionary. Regulations regarding constraints, permitted concentration levels and availability vary by country and region.

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Bedst

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God

Nødvendigt for at forbedre en formulerings tekstur, stabilitet eller penetration.

Middel

Generelt ikke-irriterende, men kan have kosmetiske, stabilitetsmæssige eller andre problemer, der begrænser dets anvendelighed.

Dårlig

Der er risiko for irritation. Risikoen øges, når det kombineres med andre problematiske ingredienser.

Dårligst

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