Dipeptide-2 is a synthetic cosmetic peptide made from two amino acids: valine and tryptophan (Val-Trp). It is primarily used in advanced skin-care formulations, especially eye creams, eye serums and products formulated for the appearance of under-eye puffiness. Dipeptide-2 is commonly incorporated into formulations intended to improve the appearance of tired and puffy-looking skin, particularly around the eyes. It is used as a skin-conditioning peptide and is often combined with other cosmetic actives in anti-aging and eye-care products.
INCI Name: Dipeptide-2
CAS No.: 24587-37-9
Peptide: Valine–Tryptophan (Val-Trp)
Appearance: White to off-white powder
Solubility: Water soluble
Origin: USA (for your supplied material)
Grade: Cosmetic Grade
Cosmetic Uses & Benefits
It is suitable for under-eye serums, eye creams and gels, anti-puffiness formulations, anti-aging serums, facial creams, moisturizers and other peptide-based skin-care products.
Formulation
Because Dipeptide-2 is water soluble, it can be dissolved into the aqueous portion of a formulation. For peptide-containing cosmetics, it is generally preferable to incorporate it during the cool-down phase rather than subjecting it to prolonged high temperatures.
For your powder with 99%+ purity, I would treat it differently from the diluted commercial peptide blends often sold under trade names. The appropriate usage percentage should be established from the supplier's recommended active concentration and safety data, rather than copying the usage rate of a premixed Dipeptide-2 solution.
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