Natural Pea Peptide 100 ml

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

Unleash the power of nature with our Natural Pea Peptide, a premium amber-colored liquid of medium viscosity sourced from France. This cutting-edge active ingredient, derived from short peptides of pea proteins, is a game-changer for restoring skin and hair structure, boosting elasticity, and providing robust antioxidant protection. Perfectly soluble in water and with a pH range of 5.0–7.0, it's designed as a multi-functional bioactive for 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 highly concentrated blend of short peptides extracted from green peas. These peptides are instrumental in cellular communication and repair, making them an exceptionally effective ingredient for a wide array of cosmetic applications.

Key features and benefits:

• Enhanced Collagen Synthesis & Skin Density: Directly stimulates the production of collagen, leading to improved skin firmness and a noticeable increase in dermal density.
• Deep Hydration & Epidermal Barrier Protection: Aids the skin in retaining vital moisture, reinforcing the epidermal barrier, and preventing transepidermal water loss for lasting hydration.
• Improved Elasticity & Wrinkle Smoothing: Boosts skin elasticity, helping to visibly smooth out fine lines and wrinkles for a more youthful and resilient complexion.
• Antioxidant Defense: Provides potent antioxidant protection, shielding skin cells from damage caused by UV radiation and environmental stressors, thus combating premature aging.
• Hair Keratin Structure Strengthening: Fortifies the hair's keratin structure, leading to stronger, more resilient strands.
• Reduced Breakage & Enhanced Shine: Significantly decreases hair breakage and imparts a healthy, natural shine, improving overall hair vitality and appearance.
• Water-Soluble: Fully water-soluble, making it easy to incorporate into water-based formulations, ensuring clear solutions. It is insoluble in oils.

Versatile Applications and Usage Areas in Cosmetics

Natural Pea Peptide is a versatile bioactive perfectly suited for addressing the needs of mature, sensitive, dehydrated skin, as well as brittle and weakened hair. It integrates seamlessly into various cosmetic products (not for use in candles).

• Skin Care Applications:
  • Lifting and Firming Creams & Serums: Essential for formulations targeting skin laxity, providing a noticeable lifting effect and improving skin density.
  • Anti-Aging Masks and Fluids: Incorporate into intensive masks and lightweight fluids for deep restoration, wrinkle reduction, and overall rejuvenation.
  • Restorative Hand and Body Creams: Ideal for nourishing and repairing the skin on hands and body, improving texture and elasticity.
  • After-Sun Creams: Excellent for post-sun exposure formulas, helping to soothe, hydrate, and provide antioxidant benefits to stressed skin.
  • Men's Cosmetics: Its firming, hydrating, and protective properties make it a great addition to men's skincare ranges, including aftershaves and facial moisturizers.
• Hair Care Applications:
  • Shampoos and Conditioners: Strengthens the keratin structure of hair, reducing breakage and boosting shine, making it perfect for daily hair care.
  • Leave-In Hair Treatments: Use in leave-in conditioners, serums, and sprays to provide continuous protection, enhance elasticity, and add a healthy luster.
• Specialized Applications:
  • Cosmeceuticals: A key ingredient in advanced cosmeceutical formulations aimed at addressing specific skin concerns like aging and environmental damage.
  • Dermatological Preparations for Aging Skin: Utilized in targeted treatments designed to restore vitality and resilience to mature skin.
  • SPA-Care Products: Elevates the efficacy of professional SPA treatments, providing enhanced skin and hair benefits during luxurious rituals.
  • Professional Skin and Hair Strengthening Procedures: Incorporated into salon-grade products for intense repair and revitalization.

Recommended Dosage:

• 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.

Cosmetic Recipe: "Youth Renew" Firming Facial Serum

Create a powerful, yet lightweight, facial serum designed to firm, hydrate, and protect your skin, leveraging the multi-functional benefits of Natural Pea Peptide.

Instructions for Preparation:

1. Sanitation: Thoroughly sanitize all 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 vigorously to create a lump-free slurry.
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 may take several minutes to fully hydrate.
4. Cool Down: Allow the gel to cool naturally to below 40°C (104°F). This is crucial for preserving the efficacy of heat-sensitive active ingredients.
5. Add Phase B (Active Phase): Once the gel has cooled, slowly add the Natural Pea Peptide, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and panthenol to the gel. Stir thoroughly after each addition to ensure complete dissolution and even distribution.
6. Add Preservative: Finally, add your chosen preservative. Stir for at least 1-2 minutes to ensure it is fully incorporated throughout the serum.
7. Check pH (Recommended): Test the pH of your finished serum. The ideal pH range for facial serums is typically 5.0-6.0. Adjust if necessary by adding a tiny drop of diluted lactic acid to lower pH or diluted baking soda solution to raise pH.
8. Bottle: Carefully transfer the finished serum into a clean, sterile serum bottle with a dropper or pump applicator.

Recommendations for Application and Use:

• Dosing: The 3% concentration of Natural Pea Peptide in this recipe is an effective dosage for a facial serum, providing excellent anti-aging and hydrating benefits.
• Temperature Sensitivity: Always add Natural Pea Peptide to the cooled phase of your formulation (below 40°C). Heating it directly can compromise its peptide structure and effectiveness.
• Solubility: As it is fully water-soluble, ensure it is completely dissolved in your aqueous phase for a clear and stable product. Do not attempt to dissolve it in oils.
• Storage: Store the finished serum in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight, to maintain its potency and extend its shelf life. The preservative is vital for microbial stability.
• Application: Apply a few drops of the "Youth Renew" serum to clean skin on the face and neck, morning and evening, before your moisturizer. Gently pat into the skin until absorbed.
• Patch Test: Before widespread use, especially if you have sensitive skin, perform a patch test on a small, inconspicuous area (e.g., inner forearm) to check for any sensitivities or reactions.