Oligopeptide-21 is a synthetic peptide developed for the reduction and prevention of lines and deep wrinkles. This peptide is also known under the trade name CG-IDP 4.
Boosting the production of collagen and elastin, Oligopeptide-21 improves skin elasticity. It mimics skin rejuvenation proteins involved in normal growth, healing, and wound repair processes.
Functions
Anti-aging
Firming
Smoothing
Synonyms
CG-IDP 4
Related ingredients
Photoaging occurs via the clinical and histological effects of chronic sun exposure and is responsible for most age-related changes, including wrinkles, roughness, and hyperpigmentation.
Transforming growth factor (TGF-β), a member of a large family of secreted peptide growth factors is known to play a prominent role in the accumulation of ECM (extracellular matrix) components by increasing the expression of ECM genes, such as collagen, elastin, fibronectin, and proteoglycan.
Acetyl Tripeptide-30 Citrulline is a synthetic peptide (known under the name Peptide AC29 with sequence Lys-α-Asp-Ile-Citrulline) that prevents the degradation of extracellular matrix components through the inhibition of MMP (metalloproteinase) enzymes.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-37 is a synthetic lipo-peptide with sequence Pal-KFK (Palmitoyl-Lys-Phe-Lys) that leaves thrombospondin-like action. It is an analog of Lipospondin. It is an ester of palmitic acid and Tripeptide-37 (KFK peptide) with an active Thrombospondin domain sequence.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 stimulates fibroblasts and enhances the production of collagen and GAGs, smoothing fine lines and deep wrinkles and improving the water-binding ability and elasticity of the skin.
Heptapeptide-8 is a synthetic bioactive peptide that repeats a part of Laminin-5 and mimics its stimulating action. It boosts the production of Laminin-5 and Beta-1 integrin proteins improving DEJ (dermal-epidermal junction) and entire skin integrity.
Myristoyl Hexapeptide-4 is a hydrophilic peptide rich in the essential amino acid threonine with sequence Myr-Thr-Lys-Thr-Thr-Lys-Ser-NH2, which is more bioactive, thanks to modifications during production.
Oligopeptide-57 is a synthetic biomimetic peptide that promotes the proliferation of dermal keratinocytes and fibroblasts. This peptide is also known under the trade name CG-Beutilin.
Tripeptide-6 is a synthetic peptide with anti-wrinkle, wound healing, and hydrating properties. This anti-aging peptide is also known under the trade name CG-CTP.
Myristoyl Pentapeptide-8 is a synthetic lipopeptide that mimics cell-adhesion protein action, exposing a smoother, healthier, and more resilient skin appearance. It is known under the trade name SymPeptide® 222.
Tetrapeptide-21 (GEKG-peptide) is a synthetic peptide that repeats a part of a sequence (Gly-Glu-Lys-Gly) of several extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins such as collagens I, II, III, IV, V, elastin, and pro-elastin.
Oligopeptide-50 is a synthetic multifunctional peptide known under the trade name CG-Glamerin that is included in the list of “Gold Standard” peptides for the treatment of hyperpigmentation of any origin.