Besides lactation, human Prolactin is a hormone that regulates hair follicle cycles, angiogenesis, keratinocyte proliferation, and the activity of epithelial stem cells. A study has shown that Prolactin suppresses wound healing (epidermal regeneration) but, on the other hand, promotes keratinocyte terminal differentiation, thereby controlling excessive reepithelialization.
sh-Polypeptide-28 is a synthetic recombinant human prolactin hormone analog peptide composed of 199 amino acids. Applied topically, Prolactin leaves multiple beneficial effects on the skin, including:
- Increases epidermal thickness
- Suppresses skin inflammation
- Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
- Lessens melanin production.
Sh-Polypeptide-28 is an effective ingredient used in skin care applications for repairing UV-damaged skin, reducing wrinkles, and skin whitening.
According to the manufacturer, following a 12-week clinical trial evaluating a daily cream containing 2% sh-Polypeptide-28, dermatologists conducted visual assessments of the outcomes. The results showed statistically significant anti-wrinkle effects (p < 0.05), specifically attributable to the application of sh-Polypeptide-28.Functions
Smoothing
Anti-inflammatory
Skin whitening agent
Regeneration booster
Hair conditioning
Anti-hair-loss
INCI name
Sh-Polypeptide-28
Origin
Biotechnological
Synonyms
Clairesome-LY
Synthetic Prolactin
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References
Prolactin and the skin: a dermatological perspective on an ancient pleiotropic peptide hormone
PMID:
19110541
DOI:
10.1038/jid.2008.348
Is prolactin a negative neuroendocrine regulator of human skin re-epithelisation after wounding?
PMID:
30244404
DOI:
10.1007/s00403-018-1864-2