Dipeptide-2 is a biologically active peptide with the sequence Val-Trp (VW) that can inhibit both Angiotensin Converting Enzymes
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.Dipeptide-8 (Alanyl-hydroxyproline; Ala-Hyp) is a synthetic peptide initially found in hydrolyzed collagen mixture.
Disiloxane is an active silicone polymer with a viscosity of 0.65 centistokes. It is a colorless liquid silicone polymer hexamethyldisiloxane.
Disodium Cocoamphodipropionate is a salt-free, multi-functional amphoteric surfactant characterized by hydrolytic stability, detergency, and its ability to couple nonionic surfactants into concentric electrolyte solutions.
Disodium Sebacoyl Bis-Lauramidolysine is a sodium salt of a diester of Sebacic acid with Lauroyl Lysine. It is an amino acid-based multifunctional surfactant and emollient with unique properties for skin and hair care applications. It is a white powder barely soluble in water and oils.
Introduced to the medical profession in 1887, from the turn of the century into the 1930s, Coneflower (Echinacea Angustifolia) became the best-selling American medicinal plant among physicians in the United States.
Recent pharmacological and clinical studies provide evidence for the mode of action of topical products containing Echinacea Angustifolia Leaf Extract and their therapeutic potential in clinical practice.
Historically, the juice of the Coneflower (Echinacea Angustifolia) root was used externally to bathe burns and make the intense heat of a sweat lodge more bearable.
Echinacea (echinacea purpurea) extract is a certified organic ingredient that stimulates the body’s immune system. In addition, it is used as a preservative to rid microbial bacteria.
Historically, coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea) was used in eyewashes and as a soothing agent for skin afflictions such as boils and irritations from insect bites and poisonous plants.
Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the seeds of the Dwarf Bedder that acts as a UVB-induced inflammatory response moderator. It is also known under the trade name Crossential SA-14.
Ectoin supports the moisture-binding capacity of the skin, has a moisturizing and anti-inflammatory effect and stabilises the cell structures by protecting cell membranes.
This botanical extract is derived from organically cultivated Edelweiss flowers grown at high altitudes in the Swiss Alps.
Elaeis Guineensis Butter (Palm Butter) is a lipid-active ingredient with anti-aging and antioxidant properties extracted from the red-yellow mesocarp of the Elaeis Guinensis fruit. It contains 45/50% oil and has a consistency like soft butter at room temperature.
Elaidoyl Tripeptide-37 is a synthetic lipo-peptide with sequence Elaidyl-KFK (Elaidyl-Lys-Phe-Lys-OH) known under the trade name Lipospondin. It is an ester of elaidic acid and Tripeptide-37 (KFK peptide), which repeats a part of the sequence of Thrombospondin.
Elderflower (Sambucus nigra flower) extract is extracted from organically grown flowers. The elder has been called‘ the cosmetic tree’ by some herbalists since nearly all the parts of it can benefit the skin. The flowers are used for a variety of skin problems, especially on inflammation or broken skin.
The root of the Elecampane plant is the part used for Herbal Medicine. It has many medicinal actions, uses, and properties such as: anti-fungal, antibacterial, antitussive, anti-parasitic, and antiseptic.
Embelia Concinna is an endemic shrub from a high-altitude Malagasy forest. Malagasy name is Sirahazo or Tanterakala, which literally means "Forest Hug".
Emulium 22™ is a PEG chain grafted on behenic acid that brings an elegant touch to skincare products and make-up. The fatty acid molecular chain of behenic acid (C22) offers numerous cosmetic properties, a feather-light evanescence, and solid at room temperature.
Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract is a natural extract derived from a shrub that grows rapidly in the Canadian wilderness. Canadian Willow Herb thrives even after forest fires and displays the phytochemical ability to survive in harsh weather conditions.
Epilobium Fleischeri (Alpine willowherb) extract is a natural multifunctional skin and hair care ingredient with sebum regulating, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects.
Ethylhexyl Benzoate is an ester of benzoic acid, 2-Ethylhexyl (branched chain) alcohol that provides excellent solubilization for active ingredients and solids for sunscreens. It has a light dry feel and provides moisturization that leaves a soft, smooth after-feel on the skin.
Ethylhexylglycerin is the ether of glycerin and ethylhexyl alcohol (2-ethylhexhexanol), a multifunctional skincare ingredient that acts as a preservative, emollient, humectant, and deodorant.
The Aborigines discovered that the Eucalyptus tree (Eucalyptus Globulus) stores water in the roots. Ironically, many early settlers died of thirst when water was all around them, stored in these plants.
Eucalyptus is known for its stimulating and antiseptic properties and is valued for its penetrating, camphor-like fragrance, similar to Vicks Vapor Rub, that opens up sinuses, fights colds, and is an expectorant and cough suppressant.
Eucalyptus; is a genus of over 800 named species and subspecies, Australian Eucalyptus, derived from the Blue Mallee or Eucalyptus polybractea. Eucalyptus polybractea leaf oil is of special importance because it yields consistently between 85 - 88% pure cineole and at times as much as 90%.
Clove (Eugenia Caryophyllus) was first brought to Europe by the Arabs and Venetians and was used as a natural food preservative and embalming agent. Cloves have been used medicinally because of the large amount of natural oil found in undeveloped plants.
Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax is a natural ingredient for the personal care and pharmaceutical industries. It is obtained from the shrub Euphorbia Cerifera, which grows in Mexico and southern Texas.
The astringent and anti-inflammatory properties of Euphrasia officinalis (Eyebright) extract the result from the presence of tannins. In cosmetics today, it is used to soothe and smooth the eye contour area.
Melanin synthesis is an oxidative process. While initial research seemed to show that melanin synthesis was solely controlled by tyrosinase, it has become increasingly apparent that the process is significantly more complex.