Poly-Helixan 1 kg

Poly-Helixan for Peptide Serums Creams and Snail Filtrate Skin Care

Poly-Helixan is a water-soluble cosmetic active based on purified snail secretion filtrate. It is used in serums, creams, gels, masks, and professional concentrates developed to support hydration, softness, and a smoother-looking skin surface. Within the Mylo Opt catalog, the ingredient belongs to the Peptides for Cosmetics category.

INCI: Snail Secretion Filtrate.

Poly-Helixan is not an isolated synthetic peptide. However, the natural filtrate may contain protein and peptide fractions, polysaccharides, organic acids, and other water-soluble constituents. This makes it suitable for formulas that combine snail secretion filtrate with dedicated cosmetic peptides.

Its liquid form can be incorporated into aqueous serums, cream gels, emulsions, sheet-mask essences, and ampoule products without preparing an oil dispersion.

Combining Poly-Helixan with peptides

Poly-Helixan can be formulated with signal peptides, copper peptides, smoothing peptide blends, and amino acid complexes.

In anti-age serums, the filtrate can support the hydration component of the product while the selected peptides provide their own formulation-specific functions.

Suitable combinations may include palmitoylated peptides, acetylated peptides, oligopeptides, niacinamide, sodium hyaluronate, and barrier-supporting ingredients.

The pH requirements of every peptide should be reviewed before combining materials. Compatibility cannot be assumed solely because both ingredients are water soluble.

Pilot testing should cover color, odor, viscosity, precipitation, preservation, and long-term stability.

Lightweight facial serums

Poly-Helixan is suitable for fluid serums intended for dry, dehydrated, mature-looking, or visually uneven skin.

It can be combined with glycerin, betaine, panthenol, sodium hyaluronate, amino acids, and botanical polysaccharides.

A small amount of hydroxyethylcellulose, xanthan gum, or carbomer can be used to create the desired texture. The natural filtrate may affect clarity and viscosity, so the rheology system requires testing.

Daily serums should be evaluated for tack, residue, pilling, and compatibility with subsequent skin care or makeup products.

Peptide creams and emulsions

In emulsions, Poly-Helixan should be incorporated during cool-down after the primary cream structure has formed.

Squalane, jojoba oil, ceramides, phytosterols, and lightweight emollients can be used in the lipid phase.

Peptides are normally added during cool-down as well, provided this matches the technical documentation for the exact material.

Richer creams can be developed for dry and mature-looking skin, while lightweight cream gels are suitable for combination skin and daily use.

The ingredient may also be included in neck, decollete, and eye-area products when the complete formula is designed for those applications.

Masks and professional treatments

Poly-Helixan is suitable for sheet masks, hydrogels, cream masks, and selected alginate products.

In sheet-mask essences, it can be combined with peptide blends, sodium hyaluronate, betaine, panthenol, and hydrosols.

The finished essence should be tested for viscosity, material saturation, tack, odor, and microbial protection.

Professional products may include the active in ampoule concentrates, finishing serums, and lightweight treatment creams.

Post-treatment cosmetic care

The ingredient can be used in hydration gels and emulsions designed for application after cleansing or superficial exfoliation.

Suitable supporting materials include panthenol, betaine, aloe, ceramides, and mild humectants.

Strong acids, alkaline materials, and high alcohol levels may be unsuitable for certain peptide systems. The complete formula should remain within the stability range of every active.

Packaging compatibility and preservation testing are especially important for low-viscosity professional products.

Processing and use level

Poly-Helixan can be added to the aqueous phase in a cold-process system or incorporated during emulsion cool-down below 40°C.

A practical use range is approximately 2-5%, subject to the documentation for the supplied batch.

Gentle mixing is normally sufficient. High-speed processing may introduce excessive air into fluid serums.

Poly-Helixan does not replace a preservative. Water-based formulas require an appropriate broad-spectrum preservation system.

Store the ingredient in a tightly closed container protected from direct light and excessive heat.

Poly-Helixan peptide hydration serum

Purified Water 77 ml

Rose Hydrosol 7 ml

Poly-Helixan 5 ml

Peptide Complex 2 ml

Glycerin 2 ml

Betaine 3 g

Panthenol 1 ml

Sodium Hyaluronate 0.3 g

Hydroxyethylcellulose 0.7 g

Preservative 1 ml

Pre-disperse hydroxyethylcellulose in glycerin and gradually add it to purified water. Allow full hydration, then dissolve betaine and add rose hydrosol. Incorporate pre-hydrated sodium hyaluronate. Below 35°C, add Poly-Helixan, panthenol, the peptide complex, and preservative. Mix gently, then verify pH, viscosity, appearance, and stability.