INCI Tetrapeptide 21, Butylene Glycol , Water
TEGO Pep 4-17 is a novel bioactive and pure tetrapeptide with anti-ageing properties based on the skins own structures . It activates collagen production and therefore stimulates dermal filling, repair and the natural renewal mechanisms of the skin.
Formulations with TEGO Pep 417 lead to an increased elasticity and a decreased volume of wrinkles and fine lines. Those formulations containing 100 ppm about 5 Tetratrapeptide21 showed a 25% improvement in skin roughness and depth (decrease) of fine and coarse wrinkles.
It is an ideal active ingredient to prevent and minimize the appearance of skin aging based on its collagen boosting activity, outperforming the current market standard Matrixyl preservative free peptide solution. The cosmetic raw material should be kept under refrigeration until used in a properly preserved cosmetic formulation. Applications suitable for oil in water and water in oil formulations claiming anti-ageing and anti-wrinkle properties.
Formulation Guidelines TEGO Pep 4-17 is added to the water phase and the emulsion is prepared as usual. Add at the end of the emulsion, at cool down, below 40C Recommended
Usage Rate 0.5- 5%
Appearance Colourless clear and slightly viscous liquid
Glycerin (butylene) 45 55%
Peptide Content 2300 ppm
Long Term Storage 4 - 8C
INCI Tetrapeptide 21, Butylene Glycol , Water