A-Z — Peptides

Chemically speaking, mucopolysaccharide is packed with nutrients including hyaluronic acid, glycoprotein enzymes, proteoglycans, glycosaminoglycans, antimicrobial and copper peptides, all of which are commonly used in beauty products and proven to be beneficial for the skin.  Translation…a bunch of good-for-the-skin stuff.  Good research to boot: 1)  A 2007 study examined the molecular basis for the regeneration properties.  It found that mucopolysaccharide has serious antioxidant properties thanks to two antioxidant enzymes (superoxide dismutase and glutathione). Second, it induced fibroblast proliferation, important during wound healing. Third, it was found to downregulate degradative collagenase enzymes that destroy skin-firming collagen. Serious wound healing and anti-aging potential, and 2) A 2013 anti-aging...

Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 was developed by the corporations Sederma SA and Proctor & Gamble and originally named Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-3, but later renamed to Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 to reflect a correction in the data on its molecular structure, according to research. It is also included in many commercial formulas under the trademark of Matrixyl. Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 is a small, highly specific biologically active peptide which has been reported to stimulate the production of elastin, fribronectin, glycosaminoglycan and collagens (specifically Types I, III, and IV), support of the extracellular matrix and wound healing. Independent in vitro studies demonstrated an increase in synthesis of Collagen...

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...

sh-Polypeptide-14 is a bioengineered antioxidant peptide known for its ability to mimic growth factors that naturally occur in the skin. It helps in boosting collagen production and promoting cell regeneration, leading to improved skin elasticity and a more youthful appearance.