Shield Bact is a Cationic Host Defense Peptide (CHDP), a hexapeptide with antimicrobial action. It exhibits a broad spectrum of rapid bactericidal activity with a low propensity for resistance development.
Peptides
There are numerous examples in physiology of peptide regulatory elements that play integral roles in basic homeostatic mechanisms such as injury-repair responses and other stimulus-response actions. Among these are well-known neuropeptides (e.g., bradykinins, endorphins); metabolism and fat storage regulators (e.g., neuropeptide Y, leptin, insulin); tanning and skin pigmentation-related peptides (e.g., α-MSH, ACTH, Agouti), and peptides involved in wound healing (e.g., FGF).
This large group of innovative cosmeceutical ingredients triumphed in the world of skincare products during the last two decades. Peptides are chains of amino acids that are attached in a specific order. Amino acids are naturally occurring in the body and are vital to everyday living processes. Peptides can be made up of 2 or more amino acids that can stimulate different responses within the body. As a result, peptides serve as tiny messengers that can be sent to kick the skin into gear and make it look better.
Peptides are leading a beauty revolution due to their excellent multi-functional properties; formularies are scrambling to access the latest advances in cosmetic peptide technology. In addition, their "Botox-like" performance, activation of collagen and elastin production, and skin-lightening effect make them very efficient against coarse wrinkles and hyperpigmentation of the skin.
Several factors are involved in skin aging, such as molecular mechanisms related to collagen and elastin proteins degradation, and lipid content in the skin. It has been clearly demonstrated that these factors can be minimized by decreasing facial muscle contraction.
Syn-Ake - immediate smoothing of the skin, thanks to a remodeled tripeptide, originally derived from snake poison, Waglerin-1, which reduces muscle contractions by up to 80 % (in-vitro results), owing to the disabling of the mnACh-receptor.
Syn®-Hycan prevents sagging skin by boosting existing hyaluronan levels and by improving collagen quality as well as protein performance.
Syn®-Coll (Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5) is a patented lipo-tripeptide-based complex based on many years of experience synthesizing peptides for the pharmaceutical industry. It is a small peptide with a unique sequence Lys-Val-Lys to mimic the human body's mechanism to produce collagen via TGF-β.
Tetrapeptide-21 (GEKG-peptide) is a synthetic peptide that repeats a part of a sequence (Gly-Glu-Lys-Gly) of several extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins such as collagens I, II, III, IV, V, elastin, and pro-elastin.
Our skin has an essential regulatory function, which activity depends on the circadian rhythm. It activates cellular defense processes in the skin during daylight and deactivates during night.
Tetrapeptide-30 is a synthetic peptide PKEK (sequence: Pro-Lys-Glu-Lys) that contains a KEK (Lys-Glu-Lys) motif found in antimicrobial polypeptide cathelicidin which can reduce post-inflammatory or UV-induced hyperpigmentation.
Tetrapeptide-53 is a synthetic peptide with sequence Ile-Tyr-Phe-Tyr and hair-growth-promoting activity. It is known under the trade name CG-Hairstin.
TIMP Peptide is an aqueous solution of matrix metalloproteases inhibiting lipo-peptide designed to decelerate photoaging.
Tranexamoyl Dipeptide-22 is a synthetic tripeptide with sequence Txa-Val-Ser (Tranexamil-VS; TXA-VS) that exhibits skin whitening activity. It inhibits the activity of tyrosinase, one of the critical enzymes involved in melanin production.
Tranexamoyl Dipeptide-23 is a synthetic tripeptide with sequence Txa-Pro-Ser (Tranexamil-PS; TXA-PS) found by screening α-MSH (α-Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone) inhibitory activity of Tranexamic acid derivative peptides.
Tridecapeptide-1 is a biochemically designed, high-performing 3D folded peptide with a spherical structure. It rapidly penetrates and binds the acetylcholine receptors responsible for neuromuscular signal transfer, leaving a Botox-like effect.
An RCS scavenger helps prevent visible signs of premature aging from pollution and photo-aging. Tripeptide-1 is also a signaling peptide that stimulates the synthesis of extracellular matrix components, primarily collagen, hyaluronic acid, and other GAGs.
Tripeptide-10 Citrulline is a brilliant new collagen organizing tetrapeptide that mimics decorin, improving collagen structures and restoring the skin's suppleness and resiliency.
Many researchers determined that some collagen protein fragments (peptides) enhance collagen production. A short peptide with the Gly-Pro-Hyp sequence is found in collagen structure and protein hydrolysates.
Our body has natural defense mechanisms against environmental damaging factors such as UV exposure, pollution, cigarette smoke, etc, usually affecting daylight hours.
Tripeptide-41 is a synthetic peptide (sequence Phe-Trp-Tyr) known under the trade name CG-Lipoxin (Lipoxygenase) that delays the accumulation of lipids in the adipocyte and promotes their breakdown into fatty acids. It blocks linoleic acid, which promotes lipid accumulation.
Tripeptide-6 is a synthetic peptide with anti-wrinkle, wound healing, and hydrating properties. This anti-aging peptide is also known under the trade name CG-CTP.
Trojan ® Q10 is an intelligent complex with a dual-targeted delivery system that effectively delivers the CoQ10 to fibroblast mitochondria with pinpoint accuracy.
Uplevity™ is a peptide invented to fight the undesired effects of a lack of skin firmness and cohesion by enhancing the natural elements that help to maintain collagen levels and elastin fibers correctly assembled, and facilitating the union between cells and the ECM (extracellular matrix).
Combination of active peptide-based ingredients encapsulated in a new delivery system (micellar system reconstituted liposome). It acts in the stretch marks already formed and the old ones while preventing the formation of new ones.
Volulip Sederma is an active substance from the essence of the Portulaca pilosa (Kiss me quick) plant, which contains naturally changed matrikines − mimetic peptides − that promote hyaluron synthesis.
X50 Lightening is a liposomal vitamin-peptide complex that intelligently lightens and brightens the skin. It is a skin-whitening agent that inhibits tyrosinase's enzymatic activity, helping lessen dermal pigmentation and even the skin tone.
X50 Myocept is a peptide, lactic and glycolic acid complex with drone delivery system. Targets skin neurons for a botox-like effect. Efficiently reduces muscle contractions; resulting in the decrease and prevention of lines and wrinkles.
X50 Silhouette is an encapsulated complex containing plant extract and a guiding peptide for "intelligent" slimming and trimming. It defines incredible progress in the fight against cellulite.
X50 Skin Barrier is a peptide complex with a drone delivery system. The Skin Care Drone® for keratinocytes. The most important, primary role of our skin barrier function is to prevent fluid loss, to protect water-rich organs from the dry environment.
X50® Antiaging is a peptide-based complex ingredient with a dual-layer capsule called X50 which anchors peptides on its surface turning itself into an intelligent targeting device (ITD) able to target cells and release its antiaging load to their core.