Nonapeptide-1

Firmness / AgingBrightening

INCI: Nonapeptide-1

In short · TL;DR

Category

Peptides

Effect

Brightening

Concentration

0.001-0.01%

Effect

Brightening

Mechanism

Binds to alpha-MSH receptor (MC1R) and suppresses melanocyte activation

Typical concentration

0.001-0.01%

Onset

8-12 weeks

Cautions

Peptide-based brightening ingredient

Evidence & references

Basic research on MC1R receptor antagonism

This page is reference information and does not guarantee efficacy. Figures vary by test conditions (in vitro / manufacturer / concentration). It does not indicate pharmaceutical efficacy.

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