Myristoyl

A lipid tail used in lash and brow peptides for follicle targeting.

What is Myristoyl?

A lipid tail used in lash and brow peptides for follicle targeting. Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17 is the INCI behind many lash serum claims.

Where you will see Myristoyl

On product labels, look for the INCI name in the full ingredient list—not just front-of-pack nicknames. Concentration, formula pH, and what else is in the bottle all change how a peptide behaves on skin or hair.

Common questions

What does Myristoyl mean?

A lipid tail used in lash and brow peptides for follicle targeting. Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17 is the INCI behind many lash serum claims.

Is Myristoyl an INCI ingredient name?

Sometimes. Brands use nicknames on the front label and INCI names on the back. Search our directory with either form to find the matching peptide page.

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