Acetyl Hexapeptide-37 is a synthetic peptide known for its anti-aging properties and is commonly used as a cosmetic ingredient. It works by enhancing cellular moisture within the skin's surface layers, providing balanced hydration between the skin's layers. This peptide is composed of the amino acids alanine, proline, serine, and glycine, and it has the ability to increase skin hydration by enhancing the expression of aquaporin 3 (AQP3), which is a water channel protein in the skin. The increased expression of AQP3 improves the water flux from the basal layer of the epidermis to the stratum corneum, leading to better skin hydration and health.