Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline is a plant derived ingredient, renowned for its skin anti-wrinkle, rejuvenating, and moisturizing actions. Hydroxyprolone is a amino acid, one of the major components of collagen. Together with proline, it permits the twisting of the collagen helix. Elastin is the only other protein in mammals that contains collagen.
Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline is a new generation natural compound derived from grafting a fatty acid to an amino acid to create a Lipoamino acid. This compound can help restore moisture under the skin and play an essential role in supporting the collagen fibre network of the skin.