Peppermint (Mentha Piperita) oil was used as an inhalant to calm the nerves and relieve asthma and migraine headaches. The herb was also used as a mosquito and rat repellent and as a treatment for some skin diseases.
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.Methyl Glucose Dioleate is an amber, viscous liquid. It is a diester of methyl glucose and oleic acid. It is an efficient, nonionic, water-in-oil emulsifier with an HLB value of 4.4. It exhibits good mildness and safety suitable for modern personal care products.
Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate is a mixture of mono- and diesters of methyl glucose and stearic acid, a solid in the form of off-white flakes. It is a nonionic water-in-oil emulsifier with an HLB value of 6.6.
Methyl Ricinoleate is an ester derived from castor oil and methanol used in personal care applications as a surfactant or lubricant. It is derived from natural raw materials and is completely biodegradable.
Alpha-MSH (melanocyte-stimulating hormone), is best known as a major factor in the regulation of pigmentation through its unique mechanism. Alpha-MSH is involved in the control of tyrosinase activity, melanin synthesis, and melanosome transfer.
Alpha-MSH a melanocyte-stimulating hormone, is one of the factors in the regulation of melanin production. It is involved in the control of tyrosinase activity, melanin synthesis, and melanosome transfer.
Micrococcus Lysate is an active ingredient of marine origin, natural, safe, and non-irritating for acne treatment and acne-prone skin. It helps relieve blemishes and reduce redness and inflammation without typical acne ingredients' harsh, drying,
irritating effects.
Milk amino acids consist of highly soluble amino acids derived from milk proteins made by a combination of enzyme and acid hydrolysis. It contains all the essential amino acids and can be viewed as a balanced treatment for the skin and hair.
Milk Lipids is a waxy-sold, refined natural milk lipid fraction that provides conditioning, emolliency, and moisturization to both skin and hair. It is a natural ingredient that gives the skin a soft, smooth, and pliable appearance.
Milk contains many proteins that have scientifically proven benefits on skin regeneration, cell renewal, and as active prebiotic. Also, milk proteins improve the stability of other important ingredients, as well as be a part of the delivery system enhancing penetration of active substances into the deeper layers of the skin.
Bee balm (Monarda Didyma) is native to North America and was discovered by the American Indians who called it Oswego; they used it as a remedy for colds, sore throats, and chest complaints and as a cure for dandruff and pimples.
Native to the Pacific Islands, Noni (Morinda Citrifolia) is commonly called Indian Mulberry. Traditionally known throughout its native region as the "Aspirin of ancient times," Noni is valued for its health-promoting qualities.
Moringa oleifera (Moringaceae) is a tree native to India and cultivated in all the tropical and subtropical areas of the world.
Moringa oil (Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil), also known as Behen oil, has been well known since ancient times and was traditionally used in medicine, for beauty care, and in the preparation of religious ointments. It has also been used as a lubricant by watchmakers.
Mulberries naturally grow everywhere in Japan and are planted for silk raising.
The Banana (Musa Sapientum) plant looks like a tree, but it is actually a very large barkless plant.
Historically, Bayberry (Myrica Cerifera) has been used in folk medicine for its tonic, stimulant, and astringent properties, but the most popular use of this herb is for making candles.
Although hair disorders are not life-threatening, their profound impact on social interaction and on patients’ psychological aspects is undeniable. The demand for hair loss treatment has led to a multibillion-dollar industry.
Myristoyl Hexapeptide-16 is an eyelash booster lipo-peptide with sequence Myr-Leu-Lys-Lys-Ala-Leu-Lys that stimulates multiple genes responsible for keratin (hair protein) production. Keratin is the primary protein in hair, nails, and the outermost layer of the skin.
Myristoyl hexapeptide-23 is a synthetic lipo-peptide with antibacterial properties against Propionibacterium acnes (Cutibacterium acnes).
Myristoyl Hexapeptide-4 is a hydrophilic peptide rich in the essential amino acid threonine with sequence Myr-Thr-Lys-Thr-Thr-Lys-Ser-NH2, which is more bioactive, thanks to modifications during production.
Myristoyl Nonapeptide-3 is a synthetic biomimetic lipo-peptide with retinol-like action, known under the trade name RetinoPeptide™ 189. Mimicking famous anti-aging vitamin A's biological activity boosts collagen type I production, exposing a firmer, smoother, and youthful appearance.
Myristoyl Octapeptide-1 is a synthetic lipo-peptide that mimics growth factors, promoting dermal tissue repair processes and accelerating wound healing. It binds to the specific receptors on fibroblasts, boosting skin cell proliferation and activity.
Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17 is a bioavailable lipo-oligopeptide (sequence Myr-Lys-Leu-Ala-Lys-Lys-NH2) with eyelash-enhancing action. In addition, it has anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and anti-bacterial properties.
Myristoyl Pentapeptide-4 (former Myristoyl Pentapeptide-3) is a synthetic lipo-peptide sold under the trade name Collasyn 514KS, an ester of Mystiric acid (attached to the N-terminus) and KTTKS peptide with sequence Myr-Lys-Thr-Thr-Lys-Ser.
Myristoyl Pentapeptide-8 is a synthetic lipopeptide that mimics cell-adhesion protein action, exposing a smoother, healthier, and more resilient skin appearance. It is known under the trade name SymPeptide® 222.
Myristoyl Tetrapeptide-12 is a synthetic lipo-peptide with sequence Myr-Lys-Ala-Lys-Ala-NH2 specially developed for improving the appearance of eyelashes and eyebrows. It promotes hair growth and provides a thicker, longer, and voluminous appearance.
Myristoyl Tetrapeptide-13 is a synthetic cationic lipopeptide with a potent antimicrobial activity. It is designed to work alone or in synergy with other antibacterial agents to act as an anti-acne active or performance-enhancing preservative.
Indoor tanning provides a year-round, convenient, controlled environment for people of all types who want to enjoy the look and feel of a tan body. Myristoyl Tetrapeptide-20 is a topically active short peptide that exerts effective tanning without harmful UV irradiation.
Collagen is one of the main components of the ECM (extracellular matrix) of the skin connective tissue and its concentration decreases with aging. The loss of collagen has two reasons reduction of the production and increased degradation.