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Common Name(s): Acetyl tetrapeptide-71,acetyl tetrapeptide-71,acetyl-stabilised signal peptide,anti-aging bioactive

CAS Number: N/a

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Stimulates fibroblast collagen synthesis and inhibits mmp-mediated collagen degradation โ€” clinically measurable wrinkle reduction and skin firmness at ppm concentrations.

Why It's Used: Precision peptide sequence-receptor pharmacology enables mechanism-based anti-aging claims โ€” defined amino acid sequence targeting specific receptors (tgf-ฮฒ, egf, integrin) with quantifiable binding kinetics.

How It Works: Peptide receptor binding โ†’ map kinase/smad cascade โ†’ col1a1/col3a1 upregulation + mmp-1/mmp-3 downregulation. spps synthesis provides >98% purity for reproducible receptor binding.

Typically Found In: Anti-aging serums,collagen products

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Active ingredient โ€“ peptide

Secondary Functions: Collagen synthesis,anti-aging

Application Areas:

Facial Skincare

Body Care

Hair Care

Beard Care

Color Cosmetics (Makeup)

Dietary/Oral Supplements

Typical Concentration Range: 1โ€“5000 ppm

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Yes

Halal Status: Yes

Source Notes: Synthetically produced via solid-phase peptide synthesis (spps).

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ€“ very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ€“ non-comedogenic

Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating at recommended concentrations.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.

Works Well With: Retinoids,niacinamide,vitamin c,hyaluronic acid

Avoid Combining With: Strong acids below ph 3.5; oxidising agents

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Peptide source matters cosmetically: spider silk, hagfish thread, and mussel byssus peptides provide specific structural protein amino acid sequences with documented anti-aging activity from their natural tensile protein functions.

Last Verified: Cosing database,acetyl tetrapeptide-71 signal peptide anti-aging review

Primary Sources: 2026-03-22