Octapeptide-26 conjugate with palmitic acid (also called FibroBooster), a peptide special developed specifically for MBR®. Palmitoyl Octapeptide-26 stimulates collagen and elastin production, enhancing the effectiveness of Heptapeptide-15 palmitate in FibroBoost® Complex.
Ingredients
Octapeptide-26
Functions
Firming
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sh-Polypeptide-19 (former rh-Oligopeptide-3) is a synthetic single-chain recombinant peptide, an analog of human TGF-α (Transforming Growth Factor-α). It boosts new dermal cell generation improving skin tone that brimming with vitality & energy.
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