Hexapeptide-2 works by inhibiting the hormone a-MSH and limiting tyrosinase activity by reducing cAMP levels. This effectively reduces the production of unwanted pigment and helps brighten the skin.
Hexapeptide-2 is used in cosmetic products such as whitening creams, essences, eye creams and face masks. In addition to its skin whitening and brightening effects, the ingredient also promotes collagen production, which translates into anti-aging effects.
In in vitro studies, hexapeptide-2 has shown efficacy in brightening the skin and promoting collagen generation, which is key to improving skin firmness and elasticity.
