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WKPep®Anti-acne peptide


WKPep®Anti-acne peptide, known as host defense peptides or antimicrobial peptides, is a class of small molecule peptide found in nature. It is a safe and mild antibiotic substitute working for improving acne, pustules and acne care for hormone-dependent dermatitis. The ability of anti-acne and anti-inflammation were addressed by inhibiting Propionibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus aureus that both play an important role in the development of acne.


INCI Name: Myristoyl Hexapeptide-5

Function: Anti-acne

Recommended use level: 3~10%


Product Literature

Evaluation of efficacy


In vitro test


Inhibits the growth of Propionibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus aureus.


In vivo test


Subsides acne and improves pustule type acne after 4 hours.

Significantly improves redness and swelling after 2 hours, redness and swelling subsided after 36 hours.

Anti-acne & Acne Spot-removing & Skin Repairing.



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