sh-Polypeptide-31

sh-Polypeptide-31 is a synthetic recombinant peptide that mimics human Insulin-like Growth Factor-2 (IGF-2). The old INCI name was rh-Polypeptide-31 (rh- prefix means recombinant human).

Binding to skin cell membrane receptors, sh-Polypeptide-31 has an insulin-like effect. It promotes dynamic restoration of the structure of all layers of the skin.

sh-Polypeptide-31 strengthens intercellular connections and thickens the skin. With Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1; sh-Oligopeptide-2) they are responsible for “tissue memory” - preserving the original parameters of the structure, quality, and properties of the skin given by nature.

Incorporated in skincare preparations, sh-Polypeptide-31 reduces wrinkles, increases skin density, and tightens it. In hair care applications, IGF-2 stimulates growth and limits hair loss.

Body contouring products sh-Polypeptide-31 leave a lipolytic effect by activating adenylate cyclase, which breaks down adipocyte triglycerides back to fatty acids.

Functions
Regeneration booster
Hair growth stimulator
Sliming
Smoothing
Skin conditioning
Synonyms
CG-IGF2
Insulin-like Growth Factor-2
rh-Polypeptide-31

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