Natural Pea Peptide 1 L

Natural Pea Peptide: Your Multi-Functional Bioactive for Age-Defying Skin and Stronger Hair

Discover the innovative power of nature with our Natural Pea Peptide, a premium active ingredient originating from France. This amber-colored, medium-viscosity liquid is a highly sought-after multi-functional bioactive, meticulously derived from green pea proteins. It's designed to restore skin and hair structure, enhance firmness, and provide robust antioxidant protection, making it an essential addition to anti-age, hydrating, and strengthening cosmetic formulations.

Description and Key Features

Natural Pea Peptide (INCI: Water, Pisum Sativum (Pea) Seed Extract), also known as Pea Peptide Complex, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, or Pea Seed Active, is a cutting-edge ingredient that harnesses the natural benefits of peas. It's a rich source of short peptides that work synergistically to deliver comprehensive benefits for both skin and hair. This unique active is fully water-soluble and boasts a skin-friendly pH range of 5.0–7.0, ensuring seamless integration into a wide array of cosmetic formulations. It is insoluble in oils.

Key properties and benefits:

• Collagen & Density Boost: Significantly increases collagen synthesis and improves skin density, leading to a firmer, more toned appearance.
• Deep Hydration & Barrier Protection: Effectively moisturizes the skin and fortifies the epidermal barrier, preventing moisture loss and enhancing skin's natural defenses.
• Enhanced Elasticity & Wrinkle Smoothing: Boosts skin elasticity, helping to visibly smooth out wrinkles and fine lines for a more youthful complexion.
• Antioxidant Powerhouse: Provides powerful antioxidant protection against UV radiation and environmental stress, safeguarding skin cells from damage.
• Hair Keratin Fortification: Strengthens the keratin structure of hair, making strands more resilient and less prone to damage.
• Reduced Breakage & Increased Shine: Significantly reduces hair breakage and enhances its natural shine, leaving hair looking healthier and more vibrant.

Versatile Applications and Usage Areas in Cosmetics

Natural Pea Peptide is a true game-changer, suitable for treating mature, sensitive, and dehydrated skin, as well as brittle and weakened hair. Its wide range of applications makes it an indispensable ingredient for formulators seeking high-performance solutions (not for use in candles).

• Cosmetic Applications:
  • Skin Care:
    • Lifting and Firming Creams & Serums: Ideal for formulations targeting skin laxity and density, providing a noticeable lifting effect.
    • Anti-aging Masks and Fluids: Perfect for deep regeneration and wrinkle reduction, delivering a smoother, more youthful appearance.
    • Restorative Hand and Body Creams: Helps to repair and fortify the skin barrier on hands and body, especially for dryness or environmental exposure.
    • After-Sun Creams: Soothes and aids in the recovery of skin exposed to sun, leveraging its regenerative and antioxidant properties.
    • Men's Cosmetics: Its firming, hydrating, and protective qualities make it an excellent addition to men's grooming products, addressing common skin concerns.
  • Hair Care:
    • Strengthening Shampoos and Conditioners: Fortifies hair from root to tip, reducing breakage and enhancing overall hair health.
    • Leave-in Hair Protection Products: Provides ongoing protection against environmental stressors and styling damage, leaving hair shinier and more manageable.
    • Hair Masks and Strengthening Gels: Delivers intensive repair and boosts hair resilience, making it a staple for damaged or weak hair.
• Applications in Other Industries:
  • Cosmeceuticals: Utilized in advanced formulations that bridge the gap between cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, offering targeted, science-backed skin and hair solutions.
  • Dermatological Preparations for Aging Skin: Incorporated into specialized products designed to address specific concerns of mature skin, such as loss of elasticity and deep wrinkles.
  • SPA-Care Products: Elevates the efficacy of professional SPA treatments, providing enhanced skin and hair rejuvenation.
  • Salon Procedures for Skin and Hair Strengthening: A valuable active for in-salon treatments aimed at fortifying and restoring hair and skin.

Dosage Recommendations:

• 1–3% in facial creams and serums.
• 2–4% in shampoos and conditioners.
• 3–5% in masks and strengthening gels.
• Up to 6% in professional hair and skin care products for intensified effects.

Cosmetic Recipe: "Ageless Radiance" Anti-Aging Face Serum

Create a powerful, yet lightweight, anti-aging face serum that harnesses the benefits of Natural Pea Peptide for improved skin elasticity, hydration, and a youthful glow.

Instructions for Preparation:

1. Sanitize: Thoroughly sanitize all your equipment (beakers, stirring rods, serum bottles) with isopropyl alcohol and allow them to air dry completely.
2. Prepare Phase A (Aqueous Phase): In a clean beaker, disperse xanthan gum into glycerin, stirring well to form a lump-free slurry. This prevents clumping when adding to water.
3. Form the Gel (Phase A): Slowly add the distilled water to the glycerin/xanthan gum slurry while continuously stirring with a mini-mixer or whisk until a clear, homogeneous gel forms. This might take a few minutes.
4. Cool Down: Allow the gel to cool to below 40°C (104°F). This is crucial for adding heat-sensitive active ingredients.
5. Add Phase B (Active Phase): Once the gel has cooled, slowly add the Natural Pea Peptide, sodium hyaluronate solution, green tea extract, and allantoin to the gel, stirring well after each addition to ensure complete dissolution and even distribution.
6. Add Preservative: Finally, add your chosen preservative. Stir thoroughly for at least 1-2 minutes to ensure it is fully incorporated.
7. Check and Adjust pH (Recommended): Test the pH of your finished serum using pH strips or a pH meter. For a face serum, an ideal pH range is typically 5.0-6.0. If necessary, add a tiny drop of diluted lactic acid to lower the pH, or a diluted baking soda solution to raise the pH, stirring well after each addition and retesting until the desired pH is achieved.
8. Bottle: Carefully transfer the finished serum into a clean, sterile serum bottle with a dropper or pump.

Recommendations for Application and Use:

• Dosage: The 3% concentration of Natural Pea Peptide in this recipe provides a potent anti-aging and hydrating effect suitable for daily facial use. You can adjust this within the recommended range (1-3% for facial serums) based on your desired intensity.
• Temperature Sensitivity: Always add Natural Pea Peptide to the cooled phase of your formulation (below 40°C) to preserve its delicate peptide structure and ensure maximum efficacy.
• Solubility: As Natural Pea Peptide is fully water-soluble, ensure it is thoroughly dissolved in the aqueous phase of your product. It will not dissolve in oil-based formulations.
• Storage: Store the finished serum in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight, to maintain its efficacy and extend its shelf life. The preservative is essential for product stability.
• Application: Apply a few drops of the serum to clean face and neck after cleansing and toning, both morning and evening, before applying heavier creams or lotions.
• Patch Test: Always perform a patch test on a small, inconspicuous area of skin (e.g., inner forearm) before widespread use, especially if you have sensitive skin or are new to an ingredient.
• Not for Candles: As explicitly stated, this ingredient is not suitable for candle making. It is intended solely for cosmetic and dermatological applications.