Ingredient · INCI listed
Defensins
Peptides marketed to activate the skin's own stem cells to support renewal and repair. An intriguing claim, though independent evidence is limited.
Data summary
Products containing
3
Most common in
1 product
moisturizers
Typical pairing
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)
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In the catalog
Defensins by the numbers.
We've catalogued 3 products that use defensins, most often in moisturizers (1 product) but also across serums and treatments. Formulations carrying it score 78/100 on average (well above the catalog norm); the strongest is DefenAge 24/7 Barrier Balance Cream at 80/100.
It co-occurs most with Peptides (3 shared formulas) and Niacinamide (3 shared formulas).
Where it shows up
