FSS Elastin Hydrolysate 25 PF DRK

This product was manufactured with a darker specification, we are offering a discount on this specific lot

Collagen and elastin have become a topic of daily conversation particularly in the beauty industry. These two proteins in the skin work synergistically to provide skin support and structure, maintaining an important role in our overall appearance. As we age, collagen and elastin synthesis begin to decline ushering in the opportunity to utilize topical products to rejuvenate the complexion. FSS Elastin Hydrolysate 25 PF harnesses the natural power of elastin for use in hair and skin care applications. 

Collagen aids synergistically in the stretching of elastin by not allowing it to stretch to its breaking point. As often as we hear about collagen, elastin is equally critical in combatting the signs of aging. Structurally, this large fibrous protein is formed through spiral filaments that are often compared to springs. These elastin fibers can stretch upwards of 1.5 times their length and still have the elasticity to snap back to their original conformation. As we age, collagen and elastin synthesis begin to slow. 

Elastin is primarily composed of amino acids and is essential for our bodies’ framework, allowing tissues to regain their original shape. As the skin stretches and relaxes, these amino acids aid in bringing the skin back to its original shape. This can be attributed to their interlinking chains ultimately responsible for elastin’s flexibility. These chains allow for the formation of a flexible film on the surface of the skin and hair that enhances suppleness and helps retain moisture. Increases in flexibility leads to less signs of visual aging, and fewer indicators of damage. 

When utilized in hair care, this protective film helps to prevent breakage while maintaining the hair’s natural moisture. As we all know, environmental factors, such as sun damage and environmental pollution, contribute to the aging process. This environmental stress damages our bodies’ elastin fibers and over time, these once healthy fibers degrade into damaged less effective elastin fibers. Further degeneration and separation lead to fragments causing major structural imperfections to our skin, commonly known as wrinkles. 

Although proteins effectively function as film formers, moisturizers, emulsifiers and strengtheners, whole proteins are often large structures with molecular weights in excess of several hundred thousand kilodaltons. Structures with high molecular weights are often difficult for chemists to work with due to issues regarding solubility, molecular charge and pH. Often structures with high molecular weights have poor solubility when compared with low molecular weight structures. This is due partly to the increased steric hindrances present in larger molecules, which affect both charge and conformation. Molecular weight also affects the solubility of a species at various temperatures as well as its pH. Rendering proteins into smaller subunits via enzymatic and alkaline hydrolysis allows one to retain the functional properties of the protein while avoiding solubility, pH and reactivity issues. FSS Elastin Hydrolysate 25 PF offers the opportunity to capitalize on the benefits of hydrolyzed elastin various personal care formulations. 

Limited supply while quantities last.

Benefits:

• Film forming
• Anti-Aging

References:

1.     de Araújo, Rousilândia et al. “Fibroblast Growth Factors: A Controlling Mechanism of Skin Aging.” Skin pharmacology and physiology vol. 32,5 (2019): 275-282. doi:10.1159/000501145

2.     S. Partridge. Et al. 1955. Journal of Biochemistry. The chemistry of connective tissues. 2. Soluble proteins derived from partial hydrolysis of elastin-*. 61(1): 11-21 

3.     Zhang, Shoubing, and Enkui Duan. “Fighting against Skin Aging: The Way from Bench to Bedside.” Cell transplantation vol. 27,5 (2018): 729-738. doi:10.1177/0963689717725755

Our products are for cosmetic and personal care formulations only; External Use Only. We recommend working with a chemist or a formulator if you’re not advanced in formulating.

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