A concentrated cosmetic signal-peptide raw material for formulators developing firming, smoothing and age-support skincare.
- Supports development of formulas for firmer-looking, more resilient skin.
- Useful in serums, creams, eye products and targeted age-support treatments.
- Concentrated powder format suits measured R&D and scale-up workflows.
- Choose a paid trial size for bench evaluation, or request a bulk quote for commercial supply.
Product Specifications / Key Facts
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Product |
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 |
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INCI |
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 [R1] |
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Commercial Form |
White powder |
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Ingredient Type |
Palmitoylated tripeptide / signal-peptide cosmetic active [R2] |
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Sequence / Common Synonym |
Pal-Lys-Val-Lys (Pal-KVK) [R2] |
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Use Category |
Cosmetic formulation raw material |
Key Benefits
Firmer-looking skin: Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 is commonly selected for age-support formulas designed to improve the appearance of firmness and skin resilience. [R4]
Smoother-looking fine lines and texture: Useful in formulas targeting the visible appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and uneven texture, especially in serums, eye products and leave-on treatments. [R4]
Supports elasticity-focused product concepts: Its signal-peptide positioning makes it suitable for formulations built around the appearance of elasticity and a more supported, refined skin surface. [R4]
Why Formulators Choose Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
- A compact Pal-KVK lipopeptide identity with established use in modern age-support skincare. [R1–R2]
- Relevant to premium serum, cream, eye-care and targeted wrinkle-appearance concepts without requiring a heavy mechanism story in the finished formula.
- The powder format lets R&D teams build a grade-specific stock or premix and control active-basis dosing instead of relying on a fixed pre-diluted supplier solution.
- Well suited to multi-active systems where peptide signaling is paired with hydration, antioxidant or soothing support.
Typical Applications
- Face serums: Lightweight leave-on age-support or firming serums.
- Creams & lotions: Daily moisturizers and richer firming creams.
- Eye-area products: Formulas targeting the look of fine lines and texture around the eye area.
- Targeted treatments: Neck, décolletage or localized smoothing/firming concepts.
- Multi-active peptide formulas: Systems combining complementary peptides, humectants, antioxidants or soothing actives.
Quick Formulation Guide
| FORMULATION QUESTION | Buyer Guidance |
|---|---|
| DOSE ON ACTIVE BASIS | 0.001% – 0.1% active peptide. |
| PROCESS POINT | Add at < 40°C during cool-down. |
| pH & COMPATIBILITY |
Optimal pH 5.0 – 7.0 (stable 4.5 – 7.5; avoid < 4.0). Avoid strong acids, strong bases, and oxidizing agents. |
Why Source From Us
- Start with samples scale to bulk orders – one supplier from trial to production: Validate with lab samples, then scale to commercial volumes – same quality, same team. No re-qualification, no project delays.
- Formulation support that actually helps – not just a data sheet: We give you hands-on guidance on solubility, temperature, pH, and compatibility. A real formulation partner, not a catalog.
- Reliable supply chain – consistent quality, on-time delivery, batch after batch: Own manufacturing facilities plus long-term partnerships with audited upstream producers ensure batch-to-batch consistency. Full documentation with every shipment. No "sample passes, bulk fails"
- Export-ready documentation – compliance, customs, cleared:Complete technical documentation packages – COA, MSDS, TDS, stability data – batch-specific and regulatory-ready. We handle the paperwork so your compliance and procurement teams can focus on formulation
Recommended Ingredient Pairings
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Recommended Ingredient |
Why It Pairs Well |
Product Concept |
Compatibility Note |
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Adds hydration to a firmness/smoothing concept. |
Hydrating peptide serum |
Validate pH, viscosity and preservation. |
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Adds hydration and skin-comfort support. |
Barrier-comfort serum or cream |
Check electrolyte load and stability. |
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Adds barrier and even-tone positioning. |
Daily multi-benefit serum |
Choose a pH suitable for the full active system. |
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Adds antioxidant positioning. |
Antioxidant + peptide serum |
Verify antioxidant system and packaging. |
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Adds soothing/comfort positioning. |
Soothing age-support emulsion |
Validate solubility and complete-formula compatibility. |
Research & References
[R1] European Commission CosIng — PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-5
[R2] PubChem — Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, CID 11950477
[R4] dsm-firmenich — SYN®-COLL CB
[R5] dsm-firmenich — Beauty & Care APAC Formulations
[R6] MakingCosmetics — Tripeptide-5 47
[R9] Trookman et al. — Immediate and Long-term Clinical Benefits…
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