FSS Saccharomyces Ferment
Derived from yeast
Preserved with Leucidal Liquid
Background
Stress is a word that ruminates in our mind. But this isn’t just an
emotion we feel when up against a deadline at the office or running late to
pick the kids up after school. Our bodies are exposed to an array of
environmental stressors daily. Physical stress is defined as a specific
response by the body to a stimulus that disturbs or interferes with the normal
physiological equilibrium of an organism. Examples include extreme temperature
conditions, ROS attack and UV exposure. Overtime, the damage caused by
environmental stressors builds. It takes its toll on the body and contributes
to extrinsic signs of aging that manifest in wrinkle formation, dull, dry skin
and a loss of elasticity.
We have evolved a series of proteins as a means to protect ourselves
from such damage. These proteins were first observed in the early 1960s by
scientists examining the stress response of flies to heat. This discovery led
to the classification of a specific series of proteins called heat shock
proteins (HSP). It is now understood that these proteins are produced as a
bio-protective response to more than just heat. In fact the body produces heat
shock proteins to counteract inflammation, chemical threat, starvation and a
lack of oxygen. Not surprisingly, HSP play a variety of roles in the body, they
stabilize cell membranes, aid in protein transport, and are integral to the
cell’s repair system. They are also involved in maintaining proper
cardiovascular and immune function. When cells are subjected to stress, HSP
work to duplicate functions that become disabled by the stressor, or protect the
cell against additional stress. Given the similarity between yeast cells and
our own, research has shown that HSP isolated from yeast can be used topically
to reduce or reverse the damaging stress presented to human cells.
Using HSP in applications such as skin care products and cosmetics
allows consumers to work proactively to combat damage and optimize the health
and resilience of the skin. In terms of marketing appeal, yeast HSP are the
perfect addition to almost any formula. The modern consumer population is for
the most part divided into two broad categories, those seeking natural,
traditional ingredients and those in search of high-tech, ingredients that
offer a scientific flair. FSS Saccharomyces Ferment can be used to
appeal to both market segments. It is derived from yeast, which is
traditionally used in fermentation. Fermentation is of course one of the oldest
technologies developed thousands of years ago, it is now considered to be more
of an art form than a science which is used to produce a vast number of foods
including cheese, bread, wine and beer. This is of course appealing to the
naturalist in all of us, but FSS Saccharomyces Ferment can be used to
also convey a sense of modern technology to deliver high-impact efficacy.
Skin Care Benefits
In terms of skin care, FSS Saccharomyces
Ferment can be used as a potent anti-aging ingredient. Research has shown
that yeast fractions help to increase cellular respiration and metabolism to
improve efficiency, while also increasing the production of structural proteins
such as collagen and elastin. Such proteins are integral for maintaining the
skin’s youthful tone and elasticity while simultaneously combating wrinkle
formation.
INCI Nomenclature:
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Saccharomyces Ferment
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Suggested Use Levels:
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1.0-10.0%
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Appearance:
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Clear to Slightly Hazy Liquid
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Solubility:
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Water Soluble
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Suggested Applications:
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Increase Cell Respiration, Increase Cell Metabolism
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pH: (@ 25C)
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3.0-5.0
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