1,2-Hexanediol is glycol alcohol (with two hydroxy groups on 1 and 2 positions and six carbon atoms), a multifunctional ingredient used as a solvent, emollient, moisturizing agent, and preservative in skin and hair care applications.
Skin conditioning
In skin care, conditioning is everywhere. Consumers have always wanted their skin moisturized, nourished, restored, and protected. Each of these benefits results from the activity we call conditioning.
Here are some of the most intriguing products for providing conditioning effects. They have performance properties offering "extraordinary" conditioning for the skin.
These are specialty ingredients that create memorable, distinctive features in skincare products – the kind of features that will help offerings stand out in the minds of customers.
From phospholipids to quaternaries, the products in the line are based on exceptionally creative chemistry, making them ideal ingredients for today's personal care products. Features such as mildness, substantivity, high performance, and multifunctionality are common in modern skin conditioners.1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide, also called Creatinine (former designation: 2-imino-N-methylhydantoine), is a byproduct of muscle metabolism that occurs in the human body. It is a natural amino acid derivative and performs important biological functions.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (former designation: Ethyl Ascorbyl Ether) is a white crystalline powder, an ethered derivative of ascorbic acid, the most excellent derivative of Vitamin C so
Abyssinian oil (Crambe oil) achieves a significant improvement on the surface structure as well as the evenness of the skin tone.
Rich in anthocyanins, essential fatty acids, phytosterols, and vitamins, Euterpe oleracea fruit is considered one of the principal berries in the fight against aging. Hence, it is frequently referred to as the “Fountain of Youth.”
Acanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract raw material derived from the root of Siberian Ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus), to meet the aging challenge. Siberian Ginseng is not a "true" ginseng as it is only remotely related to the ginsengs (such as the well-known Panax ginseng).
Acetyl decapeptide-3 is a synthetic peptide (known under the trade name CG-Rejuline) that repeats the part of the sequence (Ac-tyr-arg-ser-arg-lys-tyr-thr-ser-trp-tyr-NH2; YRSRKYTSWY) of bFGF - Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor (or Fibroblast growth factor 2; FGF-β) protein and mimics its
This lipopeptide exhibits good stimulating results on elastin production. As a result, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl ester fights against cutaneous sagging and decreases the visible effects of gravity on the skin.
Acetyl Dipeptide-3 Aminohexanoate (sequence Ac-Arg-Ala-Ahx-OH) also known under the trade name Bodyfensine® is a tripeptide that boosts the skin's natural peptidic protection against harmful microbes.
Acetyl Glycyl Beta-Alanine is a synthetic peptide, a multifactorial skin whitening agent that suppresses different steps of melanin production. It is known under the trade name GenoWhite™.
Acetyl Heptapeptide-4 is a synthetic peptide with sequence Ac-Glu-Glu-Met-Gln-Arg-Arg-Ala that was developed to maintain the skin's microbiota balance. It promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria acting as a probiotic while boosting skin's natural defense systems against harmful microbes.
Acetyl Heptapeptide-9 mimics the TGFβ. Acetyl Heptapeptide-9 effects on fibroblasts, stimulating collagen, elastin, and other components of ECM production.
Even if gray hair can be a fashion statement, many people desire lustrous colorful hair. As we age, the hair follicles produce less melanin, the pigment responsible for hair color, so progressively hair become gray.
Men's skin has its own risks because of androgen hormones.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-37 (known under the trade name Diffuporine™) is a synthetic peptide found by combinatorial peptide screening technology. Scientists from Lipotec S.A. monitored human keratinocyte cells treated with peptides that can produce luminescence when in contact with the luciferase.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-38 is a synthetic peptide (with sequence Ac-Ser-Val-Val-Val-Arg-Thr-NH2) found with screening methods and using the reporter gene assay from millions of other hexapeptides with different
Acetyl Hexapeptide-39 is a synthetic peptide that acts as an antagonist of PGC-1α (Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma coactivator) protein responsible for adipocyte differentiation and maturation.
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Acetyl Octapeptide-17 Amide is a synthetic peptide that mimics a functional part of EGF (Epidermal Growth Factor) with sequence Ac-Met-Leu-Lys-Glu-Trp-Glu-Leu-Arg-NH2. It is known under the trade names Dermacurin and Mini EGF.
Acetyl sh-Heptapeptide-1 is a modified synthetic recombinant peptide with sequence Ac-Asp-Glu-Glu-Thr-Gly-Glu-Phe, that repeats a part of a sequence of Nrf2 protein that acts as a self-protective master switch that prevents extrinsic and chronological aging.
Acetyl sh-Hexapeptide-5 Amide Acetate is a derivative of a synthetic peptide derived from Versican proteoglycan (glycosylated protein). Versican is present in the extracellular matrix (ECM) of many human tissues and organs, including skin, where it performs many functions.
Acetyl sh-Pentapeptide-1 (former Acetyl Pentapeptide-1 with the sequence Ac-Arg-Lys-Asp-Val-Tyr-OH) is an acetylated and stable derivative of sh-Pentapeptide-1, a Thymopoietin peptide that mimics immunomodulatory protein action.
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11 improves the skin's elasticity and cohesion, among other things by stimulating the synthesis of Syndecan-1 and Collagen XVII.
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-15 is a peptide ingredient based on a unique mechanism of action, mainly targeting neuro-sensitive skin, able to reduce the nerve response to external stimuli.
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 is a synthetic peptide (sequence Ac-Lys-Asp-Val-Tyr) with proven effects in combating skin sagging. It helps to stimulate the skin's fundamental proteins, such as collagen and elastin, facilitating and improving cohesion between cells and the ECM (extracellular matrix).
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-40 is a synthetic peptide that decreases the realize of pro-inflammatory interleukins (IL-6 and IL-8) fighting against skin redness, erythema, and telangiectasias. It is known under the trade name Telangyn™ and the sequence is Acetyl-Ala-Thr-Asn-Thr.
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9 is a synthetic peptide that mimics Lumican's matrikine function regulating fibroblast activities. The ingredient stimulates the skin's natural regeneration mechanisms so that it not only looks young but also feels young. The peptides' sequence is Ac-Gln-Asp-Val-His-OH.
Acetyl Tripeptide-30 Citrulline is a synthetic peptide (known under the name Peptide AC29 with sequence Lys-α-Asp-Ile-Citrulline) that prevents the degradation of extracellular matrix components through the inhibition of MMP (metalloproteinase) enzymes.
Acetyl Tripeptide-54 Amide is a low molecular weight lipo-peptide (known under the trade name Adiponin™) derived from Adiponectin, an adipose-tissue-specific releasing adipokine.
NF-kB is a transcription factor involved in the proinflammatory responses causing skin aging and inflammation. Acetyl Tripeptide-74 Amide is a lipo-peptide that inhibits NF-kB activity and acts as a skin soothing, anti-inflammatory, and anti-photo-aging agent.