Bronzing S.F. | Octapeptide-5 | Ingredient

The neurocosmetic or "intelligent cosmetic" is the topic application of active ingredients whose neurophysiologic action offers some cosmetics, esthetic, and wellness benefits. It opens a new generation of active ingredients.

Bronzing S.F. is a peptide-based complex ingredient that boosts melanin pigment production, suitable for self-tanning applications. Octapeptide-5 is a neuropeptide that induces melanogenesis by the activation of the mechanism of action of the alpha-MSH (neurotransmitter).

Mechanism of action based on the activation of the receptor of alpha-HSM through the neuropeptide (Octapeptide-5). Induced stimulation of cAMP for the expression of tyrosinase, TRP-1 (tyrosinase-related protein 1), and DTC (dopachrome taulomerase), enzymes hended for the production of melanin.

Active ingredients (or INCI)

Dextran

Octapeptide-5

Functions

Melanogenic

Tanning agent

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