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Plant-based Polypeptides
Commonly known as:
Plant-based polypeptides.
I.N.C.I. list name:
Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 sh-Polypeptide-76.
Extraction process:
Synthetic human gene cloned into an expression vector, transcribed in vitro into mRNA, and inserted through the leaves into the cytoplasm of plant cells, leaving the nuclei intact.
Source:
Biotechnological and plant-based.
Botanical name:
Nicotiana benthamiana.
Family:
Solanaceae.
Part of the plant extracted:
Leaves.
Provenance, origin:
Australia.
Chemical characteristics:
Between 50 and 380 amino acids; Soluble in water.
Characteristics:
Emulsion, true aqueous solution.
Dosage required in cosmetic products:
Between 1.5 and 2%.
Function:
Skin maintenance agent, hair conditioner.
Properties:
Hydrating, regenerating, restructuring, toning, stimulating, astringent, densifying, brightening.
Benefits:
All skin types, particularly mature and blemished skin.
Details
Usage
Facial Care (face serums, face moisturising creams, lash & brow serums).
Method of Preservation
Store at room temperature, protected from heat, light, and moisture.
Contraindications, Usage Precautions
Plant-based polypeptides are well tolerated when applied topically, and are not allergenic or irritating.