##INCI Name: Hexapeptide-2

**Purposes:** _Bleaching_ , _Skin-Conditioning Agent_ 

Hexapeptide-2 is a synthetic peptide that contains the amino acids alanine, histidine, lytsine, phenylalanine, and tryptophane hexapeptide.  It is used as a skin-conditioning agent in products formulated to reduce the appearance of aging. It has also been shown to have some skin-lightening effects.

We recommend that you check in with your physician to make sure Hexapeptide-2 is compatible based on your personal concerns.

is Hexapeptide-2 safe during pregnancy?

##Hexapeptide-2 References

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/#query=Hexapeptide-2


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