Acne-fighting peptides: A new scientific approach to combating acne
Acne-fighting peptides focus on ‘antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties + regulating the microecology.’ Using biotechnological synthesis, they mimic the structure of the body's natural antibacterial peptides, precisely targeting Propionibacterium acnes while regulating the skin's microecological balance, making them a revolutionary ingredient for acne-prone skin care. Its core components, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 and Hexapeptide-10, achieve dual effects of ‘antimicrobial + repair.’
Core Mechanism and Technological Breakthroughs
1. Targeted Antimicrobial Mechanism: Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 disrupts the cell membrane structure of Propionibacterium acnes (with a bacterial inhibition rate of 98%), while inhibiting biofilm formation, thereby reducing acne recurrence;
2. Precise Inflammation Regulation: Hexapeptide-10 inhibits the release of the inflammatory factor TNF-α (reducing it by 75%), accelerating the resolution of redness and swelling. Clinical tests show that a gel containing 2% acne-fighting peptides reduces acne lesions by 63% after 7 days of use;
3. Microbial Ecology Optimisation: Promotes the proliferation of Lactobacillus (increasing abundance by 68%) and inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria, improving the acne-prone skin environment from the root cause.
Scene-Specific Application Guidelines
- Professional Acne Treatment Products: Recommended addition rate of 1%-3% in serums or gels, used in combination with salicylic acid to enhance acne treatment efficacy by 55%;
- Oil-control and balancing series: Add to toner (0.8% concentration) to regulate sebum secretion, reducing T-zone oiliness by 62%;
- Acne-prone skin repair cream: Formulated with Centella asiatica extract (total concentration 4%), accelerates the fading of acne marks, reducing pigmentation by 41%;
- Men's skincare regimen: Add 1.2% to aftershave lotion to soothe post-shaving acne inflammation, reducing discomfort scores by 79%.
