GLP-1

Glucagon-like peptide-1—a gut hormone mimicked by drugs like semaglutide.

GLP-1 agonist drugs are peptides, but they are prescription medicines—not cosmetic ingredients.

More glossary terms

Peptide INCI name Amino acid Signal peptide Carrier peptide Neurotransmitter-inhibitor peptide Enzyme-inhibitor peptide Oligopeptide Palmitoyl Acetyl Myristoyl GHK-Cu