01.20.11
UV protection has long been recognized as an important step in battling the signs of skin aging, but until recently, consumers relied primarily on sunscreens as their weapon of choice. But now a new technology from International Specialty Products Inc. (ISP) is aimed at helping the skin’s own natural barrier function protect against UV rays.
Caspaline 14 is a synthetic peptide designed to target and boost the expression of caspase-14, a cysteine protease linked to skin softness and suppleness.
Unlike a topically applied sunscreen, Caspaline 14 does not rely on an active UV blocker for protective properties. Instead, it focuses on the skin’s natural ability to minimize damage from UV exposure. By boosting caspase-14, which has been linked with cornifying epithelial tissue, such as the skin, and influencing terminal keratinocyte differentiation and formation of the skin’s barrier function, Caspaline 14 may help limit skin damage from UV, according to the company.
“This is a truly new approach to helping consumers slow the signs of skin aging caused by sun exposure. Boosting the skin’s natural defenses not only has beneficial effects on UV protection but also skin softness,” said Joel Mantelin, global marketing director, skin care. “Caspaline 14 is an exciting ground-breaking technology for skin care cosmetics.”
Caspaline 14 is a synthetic peptide designed to target and boost the expression of caspase-14, a cysteine protease linked to skin softness and suppleness.
Unlike a topically applied sunscreen, Caspaline 14 does not rely on an active UV blocker for protective properties. Instead, it focuses on the skin’s natural ability to minimize damage from UV exposure. By boosting caspase-14, which has been linked with cornifying epithelial tissue, such as the skin, and influencing terminal keratinocyte differentiation and formation of the skin’s barrier function, Caspaline 14 may help limit skin damage from UV, according to the company.
“This is a truly new approach to helping consumers slow the signs of skin aging caused by sun exposure. Boosting the skin’s natural defenses not only has beneficial effects on UV protection but also skin softness,” said Joel Mantelin, global marketing director, skin care. “Caspaline 14 is an exciting ground-breaking technology for skin care cosmetics.”
More info: www.ispcorp.com