Acetyl Hexapeptide-1

This highly innovative peptide was developed with a deep understanding of melanogenesis, the biological mechanism that produces skin pigmentation. It offers a complete 360 degree approach at modulating this process

The melanogenesis process is a complex biochemical cascade, which occurs within the melanocytes (pigment producing cells), and is initiated when a hormone called adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) binds to its receptor.

The beneficial mechanisms of action Acetyl Hexapeptide-1 has to offer include:

• modulating the communication networks between Fibroblasts, Keratinocytes and Melanocytes to reduce the amount of melanin granules each melanocyte produces;
• down-regulate (reduce) exocytosis—the process by which a cell releases substances into another cell or extracellular spaces—and transfer of these cells from pigmented cells into keratinocytes;
• as well as reducing overall size and denitcity in other words making skin appear less dark.

This outstanding peptide modulates the melanogenesis process offering an advanced 4 step solution to this complex biological action.

Reduction in melanin expression.

Reduction in melanin transfer.

Brightening effect on whole complexion.

Increased skin luminosity.