Matrixyl 3000 is a type of synthetic peptide used in skin care for its ability to stimulate collagen production, resulting in anti-ageing effects. This peptide was created by Sederma Inc., a member of the Croda International Group, which is dedicated to the development of active ingredients for personal care and cosmetics.
WHAT ARE PEPTIDES?
In order to fully understand how the matrixyl 3000 is effective, it is important to have an understanding of what it is. To do this we will first explain what peptides are.
Peptides are fragments of proteins. They are formed when amino acids bond together.
You may know that proteins are also composed of amino acids bound together.
They are two different things, and we can tell the difference by their sizes. Peptides are made up of 50 or fewer amino acids, whereas proteins are made up of 50 or more.
PEPTIDES’ ROLE IN SKIN HEALTH?
Some peptides are naturally present in the skin like collagen, elastin and fibronectin. They are generated from extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins. The peptides that are released by the partial breakdown of ECM proteins are called matrikines. Matrikines regulate cellular activities through cell signaling. Without matrikines and other peptides the skin will start to lose firmness. Indeed, when the collagen is degraded, matrikines send signals to produce new collagen. It’s involved in the healing of wounds and is also responsible for the strength and firmness of the skin.
WHAT IS MATRIXYL 3000?
Like we said previously, the Matrixyl 3000 peptide is a trademarked composition which was developed by the company Sederma in France. It’s the first anti-ageing ingredient based on the technology of matrikines peptides. Matrixyl 3000 is composed of the matrikines palmitoyl tripeptide-1 and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7.
These two peptides work synergistically to restore and preserve the youthful appearance of the skin by signaling the cells to produce more collagen. Many studies have proven the anti-ageing and anti-wrinkle effectiveness of Matrixyl 3000.
The first peptide, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, can stimulate collagen production, make skin firmer and reduce the number of wrinkles when you put it on your skin according to scientists.
As for the second peptide, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, allows to act on the formation of interleukin-6, a molecule causing inflammation of the skin. Inflammation of the skin can create chain reactions that lead to wrinkles and sagging skin. By reducing inflammation, you slow down premature ageing.
In conclusion, the first peptide acts particularly on the dermis and helps to obtain a better skin structure, while the second helps to tone up inflamed skin. This peptide can be applied to the skin after the sun, on the eye area, on the face and neck or as sun protection.
So far, analyses and studies have proven that Matrixyl 3000 is safe and has no side effects.
Now you know what Matrixyl 3000 is and what it does for your skin.
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