Glossary
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Peptides
Peptides — short polymers formed by linking amino acids. When such an amino acid chain is small, the molecule is called a peptide. When it is larger, it is called a polypeptide. Proteins are polypeptide molecules. While proteins cannot penetrate the skin, smaller peptides can be absorbed. The ability to link different numbers of amino acids, thereby forming different peptides and polypeptides, gives these ingredients a variety of beneficial properties when incorporated into cosmetic products. These benefits range from increased skin elasticity and smoothness to improvements in the appearance of wrinkles, a reduction of inflammation, and tissue repair. There are...
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 — (fragment of immunoglobulin G) peptide complex used in anti-aging products for its ability to help improve the skin’s visible elasticity, firmness and softness. This peptide is believed to stimulate the regeneration of collagen in the dermis and improve the epidermal barrier. Synthesizes extra cellular matrix and improves the visible appearance of wrinkles.
Matrixyl™ 3000 is the commercial name of a product that combines Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 and Palmityol Tetrapeptide-7. These are messenger peptides for collagen renewal. Also known as signaling cascade peptides. Palmityol Tetrapeptide-7 was the second most used peptide in 2011.