Hexadeltine®
Hexadeltine® is a skin conditioning agent. It is a hexapeptide produced by synthetic chemistry.
Hexadeltine® complements the activity of Dermatopoietin® by inhibiting exfoliation of skin (hyperkeratosis) and skin pigmentation (melanogenesis). Furthermore, Hexadeltine® activates cutaneous microcirculation (capillary blood flow in skin) as shown by laser Doppler flowmetry. This effect underlies its use in eye contour products to fight puffiness and under-eye bags.
Figure. Acute effect of a serum containing Hexadeltine on capillary blood flow measured by Doppler flowmetry in skin. Only the treated, in contrast to the untreated forearm, showed increased blood circulation. Double-blind study performed by the Skin Test Institute, Neuchâtel, Switzerland, in 19 female volunteers.