Description

s-Hibiscus Sabdariffa Oligopeptide-1 is a synthetic peptide composed of 12 amino acids, specifically alanine, arginine, cysteine, glycine, isoleucine, leucine, proline, and valine. This peptide is based on the sequence of Roseltide rT1, a peptide found in Hibiscus sabdariffa. The parent protein from which this peptide is derived contains up to 27 amino acids and may have disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation. The oligopeptide is used in cosmetic formulations for its skin care benefits.

Chemical Composition and Structure:

Amino Acid Sequence: Contains 12 amino acids: alanine (Ala), arginine (Arg), cysteine (Cys), glycine (Gly), isoleucine (Ile), leucine (Leu), proline (Pro), and valine (Val).
Molecular Weight: Typically low due to its small peptide size.
Structure: Single chain peptide with potential presence of disulfide bonds or glycosylation in the parent protein.

Physical Properties:

Appearance: Typically a clear or slightly cloudy solution.
Odor: Generally odorless or has a faint characteristic scent.
Solubility: Soluble in water and aqueous solutions.
pH: Neutral to slightly acidic, depending on formulation.

Production Process:

Synthesis: The peptide is synthetically produced based on the amino acid sequence of Roseltide rT1 found in Hibiscus sabdariffa.
Purification: The synthetic peptide undergoes purification to remove any impurities and ensure high purity.
Formulation: The purified peptide is incorporated into cosmetic formulations, often in serums, creams, or lotions.

Applications:

Skin Care: Used in anti-aging products due to its potential to enhance skin hydration, improve elasticity, and support skin repair processes.
Cosmetic Products: Incorporated into various skincare products such as serums, creams, and masks for its purported benefits on skin texture and appearance.

Environmental and Safety Considerations:

Environmental Impact: Synthetic production should follow sustainable practices to minimize environmental impact.
Safety: s-Hibiscus Sabdariffa Oligopeptide-1 is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics. People with specific allergies or sensitivities to peptides should be cautious.

INCI:


Skin conditioning agent. It is the mainstay of topical skin treatment as it has the function of restoring, increasing or improving skin tolerance to external factors, including melanocyte tolerance. The most important function of the conditioning agent is to prevent skin dehydration, but the subject is rather complex and involves emollients and humectants that can be added in the formulation.

Skin protectant. It creates a protective barrier on the skin to defend it from harmful substances, irritants, allergens, pathogens that can cause various inflammatory conditions. These products can also improve the natural skin barrier and in most cases more than one is needed to achieve an effective result.
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