NICOTIANA BENTHAMIANA SH-POLYPEPTIDE-15 HEXAPEPTIDE-40

Ingredient type:HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE

NICOTIANA BENTHAMIANA SH-POLYPEPTIDE-15
✨ Role: This polypeptide is used in cosmetics for its reparative and moisturizing properties. It helps support cell regeneration while helping to improve skin appearance and texture.
Ingredient type: Water-soluble
‍⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is considered safe for cosmetic use.
✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is plant-based.
✨ Good to know: It's extracted from the tobacco plant, Nicotiana benthamiana, often used in biotechnology for the production of recombinant proteins. This method reduces the risk of contamination by human pathogens.
Present in: Mainly found in serums and creams designed to revitalize and moisturize the skin.

HEXAPEPTIDE-40
✨ Role: Hexapeptide-40 acts as a soothing, anti-aging agent that helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while improving skin elasticity.
Ingredient type: Water-soluble
‍⚕️ Safety: Considered safe for use in cosmetics, although, as with all peptides, a skin tolerance test is recommended.
✨ Vegan: Yes, generally of synthetic origin or derived from vegan-compliant plant sources.
✨ Worth knowing: Sometimes used in combination with other peptides to amplify its anti-aging effects. Non-irritating in general, but a trial on a small area is advisable if you have sensitive skin.
Present in: Often incorporated into serums, anti-wrinkle creams, and sometimes in eye contour care products for their anti-aging properties.

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