ANTI-WRINKLE CREAM
Pentapeptides and Neuropeptide Ingredients
Pentapeptides
Most new antiaging treatments contain compounds called
pentapeptides. These small groups of long chain amino
acids function as chemical messengers throughout the
body.
Previously recognised in their role to heal tissue,
peptides are now respected in antiaging creams for their
ability to encourage cells in the skin to produce more
collagen. Where collagen injections are used to replace
lost collagen, peptide based products work in the same
way over a longer period to assist the skin to produce
more collagen. The advantage of this longer process
is that it is ongoing, whereas, collagen injections
need to be done every 6 months.
Two types of pentapeptids, palmitoyl pentapeptide
and acetyl hexapeptide [argireline] simulate the simultaneous
effect of both a collagen shot and a Botox injection.
Botox works by destroying a protein
involved in the release of a neurotransmitter that would
otherwise keep a muscle tense, allowing a wrinkle to
form. By stopping the tensing motion and relaxing the
muscle, the wrinkle seems to disappear.
Argireline complex blocks the action
of the protein rather than destroying it as Botox does.
Instead, it keeps the protein from connecting to the
cell and turning on the muscle contraction.
Neuropeptide Products
Neuropeptide products are different from other effective
antiaging skin care treatments. A peptide is simply
a small protein which is made up of amino acids. As
a powerful neuron communicator, Neuropeptides and peptides
mediate inflammation, a major chronic skin condition.
Because of their success, they have found their way
into antiaging cosmeceuticals.
Well known neuropeptides include:
Copper peptide
Palmitoyl pentapeptide
Palmitoyl pentapeptide – following use of Strivectin-SD
by doctors for stretch mark and scar removal
Argiriline
Argiriline [acetyl hexapeptide-3] works similar to
Botox; reducing the muscle’s ability to tense
and form deep lines of expression. Argireline™
is the most recommended and effective alternative to
Botulinum Toxin injections.
Other neuropeptide variants are currently being developed.
VC-PMG
VC-PMG (magnesium ascorbyl phosphate) has been shown
in studies to be a very stable form of vitamin C that
is rapidly absorbed through the skin. It helps: 1) lighten
blemished skin, 2) form collagen, 3) retard formation
of melanin and is 4) free radical scavenger for oxygen.
It also has a lightening effect on blemished skin.
Liposomes
Upon application to the skin, antioxidants in liposome
membranes replenish depleted antioxidants and protect
the skin from gradual damage that leads to the appearance
of aging.
Hydroxyprofisiland-C
Hydroxyprofisiland-C is a double collagen booster.
It is one of the newest ingredients to be introduced
into the United States from France. This amazing ingredient
helps to regenerate elastin to give back to the skin
some elasticity and thus to suppress, diminish or to
prevent wrinkles, and to prevent the signs of aging.
MSM
MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) is a naturally occurring
compound nutrient, and is beneficial to the body both
internally and externally. Sulphur is an important element
in the formation and good health of skin.
Antiaging Skin Cream Ingredients
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