Anti-aging peptide from DSM
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
New peptide formula Syn-Glycan from Swiss supplier DSM Nutritional Products can be used as a bioactive ingredient in cosmetics to reduce visible signs of aging, boosting skin's production of hyaluronan in the dermis which "firms skin from the inside out." Product also increases levels of proteins decorin and lumican, which make collagen fibers thinner and stronger. Part of the appeal of Syn-Glycan is its versatility, says Dr. Goede Schueler, senior business development manager for skin care. The glycerin-based aqueous solution can be used in firming treatments, facial contour and remodeling creams, anti-sagging treatments, moisturizing lotions, anti-aging solutions and anti-cellulite gels, firm says. The 2007 acquisition of cosmetic ingredient specialist Pentapharm made personal care a "key area" of development for DSM (1"The Rose Sheet" July 9, 2007)