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Common Name(s): Lamiblast,hexapeptide-10
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Stimulates laminin-5 synthesis to strengthen the dermoepidermal junction and improve skin firmness.
Why It's Used: Targets the often-overlooked dermoepidermal junction (dej) aging – structural weakening of the dej is a primary cause of age-related skin sagging.
How It Works: Laminin-5 (also called laminin-332) is the primary anchoring protein at the dej attaching the epidermis to dermis. hexapeptide-10 upregulates laminin-5 synthesis in keratinocytes, strengthening this junction for improved firmness.
Typically Found In: Anti-aging serums,skin firming products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient – laminin-stimulating peptide
Secondary Functions: Dej strengthening,skin firmness,laminin stimulation
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 50–500 ppm
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes – synthetically produced
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Synthetically produced by solid-phase peptide synthesis (spps). may be palmitoylated for stability.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; suitable for all skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Exceptional safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Hyaluronic acid,ceramides,retinol,vitamin c,niacinamide
Avoid Combining With: Avoid mixing with high-concentration ahas at same ph (may hydrolyze peptide bonds)
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
The dermo-epidermal junction (dej) weakens progressively with aging, contributing to skin sagging more significantly than collagen loss alone. strengthening dej anchoring proteins (laminins, type iv collagen, integrins) represents an underutilized anti-aging target that hexapeptide-10 uniquely addresses.
Last Verified: 2026-03-12
Primary Sources: Cosing database,dej anti-aging research,gorouhi & maibach peptide review