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Common Name(s): Thymulen 4,thymopoietin fragment
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides thymulin-like skin immunity restoration and collagen stimulation.
Why It's Used: Immunoaging anti-aging peptide โ targets the decline of skin immune function with aging (thymic involution leads to reduced skin immunity) for immune-restoration anti-aging approach unavailable from conventional collagen peptides.
How It Works: Thymopoietin-derived sequence activates thymulin-like receptors on skin immune cells. restores langerhans cell and skin t-cell function declining with age. stimulates collagen synthesis via immunocyte-fibroblast paracrine signalling.
Typically Found In: Mature skin anti-aging products,immune-targeting anti-aging
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ signal peptide
Secondary Functions: Collagen stimulation,skin firming,anti-aging
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.0001%โ0.05%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ synthetic
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Synthetically produced by solid-phase peptide synthesis (spps). may be palmitoylated for stability.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; suitable for all skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Exceptional safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Hyaluronic acid,ceramides,retinol,vitamin c,niacinamide
Avoid Combining With: Avoid mixing with high-concentration ahas at same ph (may hydrolyze peptide bonds)
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Skin immune function decline (immunosenescence) contributes to impaired wound healing and increased skin cancer risk with aging โ by targeting skin-specific immunity restoration rather than just ecm synthesis, thymulen 4 addresses an anti-aging mechanism largely neglected by conventional collagen-targeting approaches.
Last Verified: Cosing database,vial peptide technical data
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12