Discover biomimetic peptides: valuable allies for your skin’s health! Let’s dive into this exciting topic that sheds light on the ingredients found in skin care products.
Let’s start by exploring the etymology of the term “biomimetic”. The prefix “bio” comes from the Greek and means “life” or “living organism”, while “mimetic” evokes imitation. Thus, biomimetic peptides are peptides recreated in the laboratory to mimic natural peptides, and they are used in targeted treatments.
But why do we seek to imitate nature?
Simply to improve our own processes. Remember the concept of biomimetic science, which we already talked about in our previous article on the active biothermal matrix of Thermalis® hyperthermal water?
Peptides: key messengers for radiant skin!
Peptides are protein fragments, made up of linked amino acid sequences. But what are they really used for? Their use in cosmetics is widespread, especially as anti-aging and antioxidant agents. However, their essential role and true identity lies in their ability to act as messengers.
From our understanding of biology, we know that the surface of every cell in our body is equipped with structures called receptors, which are composed of sugars. These receptors have the specific function of capturing messenger substances, i.e. peptides, and transmitting the “message” they contain to the nucleus of the cell. Thanks to this molecular signaling mechanism, each peptide can bind specifically to the receptors of cells that regulate particular biological processes. For example, think of the fibroblasts, the cells responsible for the production of collagen and elastin, essential elements for the firmness and elasticity of our skin. When it is necessary to increase their production, peptides transmit this request to the receptors present on the fibroblasts, thus allowing the cells to respond by increasing their production.
In short, peptides send the cells the information they need to guide their actions, and they play a crucial role in the production of collagen, elastin and keratin.
Where can we find peptides?
Peptides used in the cosmetics industry are mainly biomimetic peptides, meaning that they mimic the biological effects of the body. These molecules, generally composed of oligopeptides of 10 to 15 amino acids, are often synthesized in the laboratory, but can also be of natural origin. Examples of naturally occurring peptides include:
Peptides extracted from plankton, which promote cell healing.
Peptides from joint sources, collected from Irish moss on the Greenland coast, which stimulate collagen production.
Peptides derived from soy, which increase the production of fibroblasts and collagen.
Why are biomimetic peptides used in cosmetics?
Minimize allergic reactions.
Tolerated by all skin types.
Stimulate the body’s natural reactions in a physiological way.
Biomimetic peptides: a revolutionary perspective for the cosmetics industry
Because of their ability to act as biological messengers, biomimetic peptides play a crucial role and represent the future of cosmetics. Thermalis has been using them for a long time in its product range to stimulate the natural production of substances essential for the skin’s well-being.
Indeed, improving the appearance of the face is not only based on thermal water, but also on the combined use of different biomimetic peptides. These specific peptides are designed to perform specific tasks according to the different cosmetic product lines, thus enhancing the effectiveness and speed of the main ingredient, hyperthermal water, in solving skin problems.
If you would like to learn more about Thermalis® products, we invite you to explore our site to discover their remarkable features!
Biomimetic peptides: their benefits for skin health
Discover biomimetic peptides: valuable allies for your skin’s health! Let’s dive into this exciting topic that sheds light on the ingredients found in skin care products.
Let’s start by exploring the etymology of the term “biomimetic”. The prefix “bio” comes from the Greek and means “life” or “living organism”, while “mimetic” evokes imitation. Thus, biomimetic peptides are peptides recreated in the laboratory to mimic natural peptides, and they are used in targeted treatments.
But why do we seek to imitate nature?
Simply to improve our own processes. Remember the concept of biomimetic science, which we already talked about in our previous article on the active biothermal matrix of Thermalis® hyperthermal water?
Peptides: key messengers for radiant skin!
Peptides are protein fragments, made up of linked amino acid sequences. But what are they really used for? Their use in cosmetics is widespread, especially as anti-aging and antioxidant agents. However, their essential role and true identity lies in their ability to act as messengers.
From our understanding of biology, we know that the surface of every cell in our body is equipped with structures called receptors, which are composed of sugars. These receptors have the specific function of capturing messenger substances, i.e. peptides, and transmitting the “message” they contain to the nucleus of the cell. Thanks to this molecular signaling mechanism, each peptide can bind specifically to the receptors of cells that regulate particular biological processes. For example, think of the fibroblasts, the cells responsible for the production of collagen and elastin, essential elements for the firmness and elasticity of our skin. When it is necessary to increase their production, peptides transmit this request to the receptors present on the fibroblasts, thus allowing the cells to respond by increasing their production.
In short, peptides send the cells the information they need to guide their actions, and they play a crucial role in the production of collagen, elastin and keratin.
Where can we find peptides?
Peptides used in the cosmetics industry are mainly biomimetic peptides, meaning that they mimic the biological effects of the body. These molecules, generally composed of oligopeptides of 10 to 15 amino acids, are often synthesized in the laboratory, but can also be of natural origin. Examples of naturally occurring peptides include:
Why are biomimetic peptides used in cosmetics?
Biomimetic peptides: a revolutionary perspective for the cosmetics industry
Because of their ability to act as biological messengers, biomimetic peptides play a crucial role and represent the future of cosmetics. Thermalis has been using them for a long time in its product range to stimulate the natural production of substances essential for the skin’s well-being.
Indeed, improving the appearance of the face is not only based on thermal water, but also on the combined use of different biomimetic peptides. These specific peptides are designed to perform specific tasks according to the different cosmetic product lines, thus enhancing the effectiveness and speed of the main ingredient, hyperthermal water, in solving skin problems.
If you would like to learn more about Thermalis® products, we invite you to explore our site to discover their remarkable features!