Liquid Crystalline Emulsions
Because of liquid crystalline properties emulsions are able to substantially improve skin barrier function and skin water binding capacity. The molecular alignment of lipid substructures in such emulsions corresponds in many ways with the alignment of lipid substructures of the stratum corneum. Moreover, liquid crystalline emulsions exhibit a very good feeling on skin. Liquid crystalline emulsions dissolve on skin. more......

Acetyl Hexapeptide-37
Acetyl Hexapeptide-37 improves skin moisturisation via an increased synthesis of the membrane protein aquaporin 3. As this protein forms water selective pores across cell membranes, an increased concentration of aquaporin 3 in skin improves the water flux from the basal layer of the epidermis to the stratum corneum. In addition, it improves the barrier function and increases collagen I synthesis and keratinocyte proliferation. Evidence for the efficacy of this novel active ingredient could already be provided by various studies. A panel of 20 female volunteers aged from 30 to 50, for instance, applied a cream containing Acetyl Hexapeptide-37 for 56 days twice a day resulting in a by 131% improved skin moisturisation.

PHOENIX Scientific Award 2022

A. Bernkop-Schnürch, CSO Green River Polymers, was honored with the PHOENIX Scientific Award 2022.
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