Sh-Polypeptide-11 or rh-Polypeptide-11 (aFGF) — is a medium-sized cell signaling molecule also called Acidic Fibroblast Growth Factor. aFGF can stimulate the growth and proliferation of fibroblast cells. According to manufacturer, it also stimulates skin regeneration, wound healing and collagen a...
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Sh-Polypeptide-9 or rh-Polypeptide-9 (VEGF) — “a very promising molecule;” VEGF a cell signaling protein also called Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor. As its name suggests, its main function is to stimulate the formation of blood vessels. As to what it does in cosmetic products, we found manu...
Sh-Polypeptide-1 or rh-Polypeptide-1 (bFGF) — is a cell signaling protein also called Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor and is twin sister to Acidic Fibroblast Growth Factor (aFGF). It stimulates fibroblast cell growth and proliferation. According to manufacturer info, it also stimulates the synthes...
sh-Oligopeptide-2 or rh-Oligopeptide-2 — (See Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1) is claimed to stimulate cell proliferation and wound healing. As we age the levels of IGF decline and this decline makes the dermal fibroblasts less responsive. IGF-1 possesses the ability to stimulate both epithel...
Sh-Oligopeptide-1 or rh-Oligopeptide-1 — (See Growth Factors) is also called Epidermal Growth Factor or EGF. EGF is a special snowflake when it comes to skincare as the molecule directly stimulates the proliferation of epidermal cells. It was the first Growth Factor that made its way into cosm...
Salicylic Acid — (See Beta Hydroxy Acid) Beta-hydroxy acids (BHAs) are keratolytic and anti-inflammatory. Salicylic acid is an effective ingredient in acne products and is widely used in acne cleansers and lotions. They work by dissolving the top layer of stratum corneum cells (reducing SC thickn...
See also Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA)-
Thioctic acid is the technical name for the antioxidant ALA. Unlike many antioxidants that are either water-soluble or oil-soluble, thioctic acid is both. Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA) seems to be a great choice for topical use as studies show it can penetrate the ...
Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum is a gum obtained from the seeds of the plant tamarind. It is used to improve the skin’s texture and to give the product a more smooth feel.
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate is a very stable, oil-soluble Vitamin C ester which has anti-oxidant activity, inhibiting lipid peroxidation. Topical use can mitigate the damaging effects of UV exposure. Studies have shown it to stimulate collagen production as well as clarifying and brightening the s...
Tetrapeptide-21, also named GEKG (Sequence: Glycine-Glutamic acid-Lysine-Glysine), was derived from extra cellular matrix (ECM) proteins.
Tetrapeptide-21 is a novel bioactive with anti-aging properties based on the skin's own structures for use in skin care formulations.
Tetrapeptide-21 has s...
Tocotrienols (See Vitamin E) — an anti-oxidant with UV absorption and skin-conditioning activity. This is a form of vitamin E, and studies indicate that it might be more potent than tocopherol. It could be incorporated into anti-oxidant and anti-aging products. Naturally occurring in oils derived...
Titanium dioxide (TiO2) — one of the 21 FDA-approved sunscreen chemicals with an approved usage level of 2 to 25 percent. When applied, titanium dioxide remains on the skin’s surface, scattering UV light. It is often used in conjunction with other sunscreen chemicals to boost the product’s SPF va...