Ingredient Layering
Hyaluronic Acid and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 work great together!
Step 1
Hyaluronic Acid
humectant
Step 2
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
active
General rule: apply thinnest/most active ingredients first, thicker/occlusive ingredients last.
humectant
Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring molecule that can hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water — a claim that's technically true but slightly misleading in skincare context. It's an excellent humectant that draws moisture to the skin, but works best in humid environments or when sealed with an occlusive.
active
Sederma's six-act peptide — stimulates collagen I, III, IV, fibronectin, hyaluronic acid, and laminin 5 in one molecule. The grown-up version of generic 'peptide complex.'
What pairs with Hyaluronic Acid?
What pairs with Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38?
Hyaluronic Acid and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 work great together! They can be layered in the same K-beauty routine.
Apply thinnest/most active first. Based on their categories, apply Hyaluronic Acid first, then follow with the other.
We don't currently track any products that combine Hyaluronic Acid and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 as key ingredients. Layering two separate products is the typical approach.
Hyaluronic Acid has 4/5 clinical evidence; Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 has 4/5. They have similar clinical backing.