It is a synthetic compound composed of 15 amino acids derived from a protein called body protection compound found in human gastric juice
A typical titration might start at 0.5 mg per week, increase to 2 mg, and eventually reach doses of 8 mg or 12 mg depending on your providers recommendation
Specifically, it significantly increases the production of Type I and III collagen, as well as elastin, in fibroblasts
Martnez-Quintana et al., 2014)
In combination, these actives are intended to support redox balance, improve cellular resilience, and protect against environmental stressors that contribute to dyschromia, loss of elasticity, and surface dullness