FSS Glycoproteins DRK

Innovative products of natural origins continue to reinvigorate the beauty market in an effort to become the next viral sensation. What if there was another naturally derived compound slowly but surely taking stage? Enter glycoproteins, the star of FSS Glycoproteins DRK. Designed to rejuvenate and nourish the skin and hair, this ingredient is a showstopper.

Proteins are known as the primary constituent of life, controlling numerous functions within

living organisms. The word “protein” is derived from the Greek word prôtos, meaning “primary”

or “first rank of significance.”1 Proteins are noted as being associated with a non-protein

molecule called the prosthetic group, which can be associated with either a metal or compound.

In reference to the nature of this group, proteins can be classified into several categories, such as metalloproteins, lipoproteins, and glycoproteins.1

Glycoproteins are referred to as complex molecules consisting of proteins and carbohydrates, where the carbohydrates (glycans) are strongly attached to proteins.2,1 This symbiotic pairing can be attributed to the multiple beneficial properties of glycoproteins. These may include their biogradeability, biocompatibility, non-toxicity, and antimicrobial and adsorption characteristics.1 In plants, cell wall glycoproteins have been identified as playing key roles in sensing external stimuli and activating defense responses.3 This revelation may open doors to the possibility of using naturally sourced glycoproteins to develop active ingredients that can counteract oxidative damage, which can help slow down the aging process. These innate functionalities of glycoproteins can also extend to the beauty industry.

Various studies have corroborated the potential benefits of glycoproteins in cosmetics. One study analyzing snail and jellyfish mucin noted the materials being rich in certain compounds such as glycoproteins. The research noted how the compounds, including glycoproteins, help retain moisture, absorb UV radiation, and function as antioxidants, while also suggesting potential application in products catered to anti-aging, improving texture, acne, rosacea, and stretch marks.4 Another study using yeast, or Saccharomyces cerevisiae extracts, observed the outer layer of the cell wall being mainly composed of alpha-mannan and glycoproteins.5 The same study then added that majority of yeast-derived ingredients were reported to function in cosmetics as skin protectants or skin conditioning agents. Further research using chemical/enzymatic hydrolysates of plant cell wall glycoproteins from two plant sources showed depigmentation

activity (from Brassica rapa hairy root cultures) and anti-aging activity (from Lotus japonicus cell

cultures) that displayed collagen and periostin restoration in skin fibroblasts.6 This research

exemplifies the vast potential of incorporating glycoproteins into skin and hair care products.

FSS Glycoproteins DRK may be used to capitalize on the benefits associated with glycoproteins for further implementation in cosmetic and personal care formulations.

Benefits:

• Rejuvenating

• Nourishing

References:

1. Tabasum, Shazia, Aqdas Noreen, and Arooj Kanwal. “Glycoproteins functionalized natural and synthetic.” Experientia 38 (1982): 1129-1258.

2. Tursoat og’li, Xolboyev Siroj, and Menglieva Shakhnoza Yusufovna. “VARIETIES OF EGGSHELL MEMBRANE HYDROLYSIS METHODS.”

3. Zappelli, Claudia, et al. “Effective active ingredients obtained through biotechnology.” Cosmetics 3.4 (2016): 39.

4. Arora, Gulhima. “Insights into cosmeceuticals.” Cosmoderma 1 (2021).

5. Writer, C. I. R. “Safety Assessment of Yeast-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.” (2021).

6. Apone, Fabio, Ani Barbulova, and Maria Gabriella Colucci. “Plant and microalgae derived peptides are advantageously employed as bioactive compounds in cosmetics.” Frontiers in plant science 10 (2019): 756.

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