Acetyl Farnesylcysteine
Summary
Works for
- Moisturizing
- Reduces redness
- Reduces irritation
- Anti-aging
Irritancy risk
1
LowA synthetic amino-acid that might help calm down inflammation in skin and reduce its irritation, but conclusive studies are not available at the moment. It can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and support skin barrier
Products with Acetyl Farnesylcysteine
Elizabeth ArdenPREVAGE Anti-Aging Intensive Repair Daily Serumniacinamidesalicylic acidcaprooyl tetrapeptide-3 +20 actives
Evens skin tone Moisturizing +3
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Scientific sources
Similar ingredients
Moisturizing
1-Trimethyl-2-Cyclohexenyl-1-Penten-3-OneAcetyl GlucosamineAn effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skinAhnfeltia Concinna ExtractAn algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Also used to create a thicker product textureAhnfeltiopsis Concinna ExtractHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Reduces redness
Avena Sativa Kernel ExtractAn effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant propertiesPanthenolHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier functionCentella Asiatica ExtractA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
Reduces irritation
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl EsterA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinklesBisabololAn active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties