Ingredient glossary
Relistase
On your shelf ✓What Relistase does for your skin, who it suits, and what to watch for.
INCI: Acetylarginyltryptophyl Diphenylglycine
In short: Relistase delivers anti-aging support and texture, suits most skin types, and the evidence behind it is limited.
- What it does
- Anti aging, texture
- Best for
- Most skin types
- Evidence
- Limited
The molecule
The Glow take
Nice to have, and nothing to overthink.
Relistase plays a quiet supporting role, rounding out a formula rather than being the reason you buy it.
— Maya
What it does
- anti aging
- texture
weak evidenceIn vitro work shows elastase inhibition. The only human data is the manufacturer own eight week test on women averaging forty nine, reporting about fourteen percent better elasticity. No independent study exists.
On a label: usually effective at 1-5%.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Tends to suit
- normal
- combo
- photoaged
- mature
Approach with care
No specific group flagged to avoid it.
- Clogs poresLow
- Irritation riskLow
How it fits each skin type
- DrySuits
- CombinationSuits
- OilySuits
- SensitiveSuits
Often chosen for photoaged, mature.
Where it fits in your routine
Plays well with
- other peptides
- humectants
Relistase, answered
Is Relistase safe during pregnancy?
Yes. Relistase is considered safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. As with anything, if you are unsure it is worth a quick word with your doctor or midwife.
Who should avoid Relistase?
No specific group is flagged to avoid Relistase. It is well tolerated by most skin. Still, introduce anything new one product at a time.
What concentration of Relistase actually works?
Relistase tends to do its job in the 1 to 5% range. Much lower and it is likely underdosed.
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