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.
Extracted part of the plant: Leaves.
Origin, provenance: Australia.
Chemical properties: Between 50 and 380 amino acids; Soluble in water.
Properties: Emulsion, true aqueous solution.
Required dosage in cosmetic products: Between 1.5 and 2%.
Function: Skin maintenance agent, hair conditioner.
Specificities: Hydrating, regenerating, restructuring, toning, stimulating, astringent, densifying, brightening.
Benefits: All skin types, particularly mature and blemished skin.
Facial Care (face serums, face moisturising creams, lash & brow serums).
Store at room temperature, protected from heat, light, and moisture.
Plant-based polypeptides are well tolerated when applied topically, and are not allergenic or irritating.