Skin Encyclopedia

An evidence-based skincare reference by SYNC Beauty.

Encyclopedia

Enzyme-Inhibitor Peptides

short chains of amino acids formulated to slow the activity of specific skin enzymes, most often those involved in collagen and elastin breakdown or in pigment production. By dampening enzymes...

Enzyme-Inhibitor Peptides

short chains of amino acids formulated to slow the activity of specific skin enzymes, most often those involved in collagen and elastin breakdown or in pigment production. By dampening enzymes...

Carrier Peptides

a class of peptides that stabilize and deliver trace elements, most often copper, to the skin where they support enzymatic and repair processes. They are best known through copper peptides...

Carrier Peptides

a class of peptides that stabilize and deliver trace elements, most often copper, to the skin where they support enzymatic and repair processes. They are best known through copper peptides...

Signal Peptides

a class of peptides that act as messengers, prompting skin cells to carry out processes such as producing collagen and other structural proteins. They are among the most common peptides...

Signal Peptides

a class of peptides that act as messengers, prompting skin cells to carry out processes such as producing collagen and other structural proteins. They are among the most common peptides...

Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-8)

a trademarked peptide, known chemically as acetyl hexapeptide-8, that works by targeting the signals involved in facial muscle contraction. It is often described as a topical alternative to injectable muscle...

Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-8)

a trademarked peptide, known chemically as acetyl hexapeptide-8, that works by targeting the signals involved in facial muscle contraction. It is often described as a topical alternative to injectable muscle...

Matrixyl (Palmitoyl Pentapeptide)

a trademarked signal-peptide ingredient built around palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, designed to encourage the skin's collagen-supporting activity. It is one of the most recognized anti-aging peptides and is often paired with other...

Matrixyl (Palmitoyl Pentapeptide)

a trademarked signal-peptide ingredient built around palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, designed to encourage the skin's collagen-supporting activity. It is one of the most recognized anti-aging peptides and is often paired with other...

Copper Peptides (GHK-Cu)

a naturally occurring complex of the tripeptide GHK bound to a copper ion, studied for its role in skin repair and renewal. It is one of the most researched peptides,...

Copper Peptides (GHK-Cu)

a naturally occurring complex of the tripeptide GHK bound to a copper ion, studied for its role in skin repair and renewal. It is one of the most researched peptides,...