rh-Polypeptide-13, also known under the trade name CG-Noggin (former designation Human Oligopeptide-18; rh-Oligopeptide-18), is a synthetic single-chain recombinant polypeptide that promotes hair growth while inhibiting its depigmentation.
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.Sumac (Rhus Glabra) has been considered valuable in the treatment of gonorrhea and syphilis. The tea has been used to cleanse the system and to treat leukorrhea, sores and wounds, bowel complaints, diabetes, fevers, and mouth sores.
Rhus Semialata is one of two distinct varieties of Rhus chinensis (Chinese sumac), a shrubby tree growing in East and South Asia.
Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Bud Extract is a dark brown-green paste with a characteristic pleasant, fresh, and cassis odor. It is a fragrance and fruity flavoring ingredient with raspberry, blackberry, loganberry, strawberry, and black currant notes.
The fundamental building block of the ATP molecule, D-Ribose, induces the production of new energy units (ATP) to restore the energetic pool and increases skin cell respiration to recover an optimal cellular metabolism.
Sake, the traditional rice ferment of Japan, was first brewed around 300 B.C. Also known as the “drink of gods”, this wine plays an important role in Japanese culture and history. It was used for many different purposes including as an offering to the gods and to purify the temple.
Rooibos (Aspalathus Linearis) leafs wild-harvested in the Cederberg region (a small area in South Africa) are potent antioxidants, high in polyphenols and rich in minerals.
It is believed that the Greeks first brought the Rose (Rosa Canina) from Greece to southern Italy. They thought the red rose came from the blood of the goddess Aphrodite, whose foot got stuck in a thorn while trying to help Adonis.
It is thought that the Greeks first brought the rose from Greece to southern Italy. They believed the red rose came from the blood of the goddess Aphrodite, whose foot got stuck in a thorn while trying to help Adonis.
Rosa centifolia has great therapeutic benefits including antioxidant, antimicrobial, and aromatherapeutic properties. It was noted that concentrate has physiological and psychological relaxation, analgesic, and anti-anxiety effects.
Rosa Damascena Flower Water is a clear, transparent liquid with an adorable rose odor. Thanks to its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, Damask rose water significantly decreases edema by inhibiting the mediators of inflammation.
Thanks to their antiseptic, astringent, soothing, and toning properties, Roselle flowers have been used in folk medicine to treat numerous skin conditions.
Rosewood oil is a very sweet, woody-floral, spicy, fragrance. Rosewood (Aniba Rosaeodora) is a medium-sized, tropical, evergreen tree with a reddish bark and heartwood, bearing yellow flowers.
Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis) was thought to possess extraordinary powers of protection against evil spirits and demons. It was also a symbol of remembrance, friendship, and love.
Rosmarinic acid is a natural polyphenol found in Rosemary and has a lot of benefits (antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and photo-protective against ultraviolet C) for skin
The milky-white gelatinous substance of Royal Jelly is secreted in the salivary glands of worker bees for the sole purpose of stimulating the growth and development of queen bees.
Blackberry (Rubus Villosus) leaves have been used as a remedial agent. Blackberry leaves contain much tannin and have long been esteemed as a capital astringent and tonic.
The extracellular matrix of human skin is comprised of collagen, elastic fibers (of which elastin is a major component), and basement membrane-associated macromolecules such as proteoglycans, fibronectin, and laminin.
Saccharomyces Lysate Extract is produced by exposing cells of Saccharomyces cerevisiae to hydrogen peroxide. It has been well established that introducing stress in the form of heat or UV radiation to yeast cell cultures will promote the formation of tissue respiratory factors (TRF).
Calcium is involved in maintaining healthy cell membranes and regulates the passage of nutrients in and out of cells. Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation in Calcium ions rich media results in a complex wherein polypeptides function as carriers of Ca2+ minerals.
Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment is a biotechnological ingredient derived from the fermentation of living yeast cells in a copper ion-containing medium. It is a mineral-glycopeptides complex known under the trade name the Acqua-Biomin® Copper Y3.
Germanium has been included for its free radical scavenging properties and ability to improve oxygen utilization.
Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment is a biotechnological ingredient derived from the fermentation of living yeast cells in a zinc ion-containing medium. It is a mineral-glycopeptides complex known under the trade name the Acqua-Biomin® Zinc Y3.
Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) oil is a light, naturally stable, liquid oil with a superb emollient property that quickly penetrates the skin barrier.
Sage leaf extract is an organic skincare ingredient and natural antioxidant. The leaves of the small evergreen perennial are used in organic skincare products for their tonic, astringent, and soothing properties.
In this form, it has anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving, as well as antipyretic properties. Salicin can also be used for cosmetic products as well as in biochemical tests for differentiating strains of bacteria.
Salicylic Acid is one of the beta-hydroxy acids also called BHAs. It's a strong keratolytic (can dissolve keratin), so it used in many formulations for exfoliation, peeling, acne treatment, and so on.
Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine is a synthetic sphingolipid derived from the combination of salicylic acid to phytosphingosine. This sphingolipid increases the synthesis of procollagen-I by skin fibroblasts (proven by in vitro study), increases essential ECM components such as fibrillin-1 and procollagen-1.
Salix Alba Bark Extract is an orange-brown to red-brown liquid with a characteristic odor. It is a natural ingredient derived from white willow bark.
This Chinese plant, Chinese Red Root Salvia (Salvia Miltiorrhiza), not to be confused with the more common Salvia Officinalis or Sage herb, has been used to increase metabolism, immunity, and blood circulation, as well as to treat coronary heart disease and ulcers.