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Matrixyl 3000 vs Matrixyl Synthe'6: What's the Difference?
A side-by-side comparison of Matrixyl 3000 and Matrixyl synthe'6 covering INCI, use rates, solubility and the evidence behind each.
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Matrixyl Peptides Explained: Matrixyl, Matrixyl 3000 and Synthe'6
A formulator's guide to the Matrixyl peptide family, with exact INCI names, supplier use rates, pH and solubility, and plain descriptions of the published studies.
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Matrixyl vs Argireline: Differences and Using Them Together
How Matrixyl 3000 and Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-8) differ, and why they can share one water-based serum.
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How to Make a Peptide Serum: DIY Peptide Formulation Guide
A formulator's guide to adding cosmetic peptides to a homemade serum, with sourced usage rates, pH windows and process temperatures for ten peptides, pairing rules for copper peptide, preservation, and a worked 1 oz formula.
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Peptides in Skincare: A Cosmetic Formulator's Complete Guide
A formulator's guide to the four types of skincare peptides, with INCI names, supplier use rates, study details and how to read peptide concentration on a label.
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The Best Tightening Serum for Mature Skin: What Actually Works
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