Answering Your Questions About Cosmeceutical Peptides

QCan Peptides Be Used in Hair Growth Formulas? Peptides are commonly found in topical formulations to promote hair growth. The tripeptide glycyl-histidyl-lysine (GHK) is a collagen fragment used not only to stimulate collagen synthesis but also to stimulate hair growth when coupled with bio tin (bio...

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Published inDermatology Times Vol. 45; no. 9; p. 26
Main Author Draelos, Zoe Diana
Format Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Monmouth Junction MultiMedia Healthcare Inc 01.09.2024
Subjects
Amino acids
Antioxidants
Collagen
Dermatology
Neuropeptides
Peptides
Skin
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Summary:QCan Peptides Be Used in Hair Growth Formulas? Peptides are commonly found in topical formulations to promote hair growth. The tripeptide glycyl-histidyl-lysine (GHK) is a collagen fragment used not only to stimulate collagen synthesis but also to stimulate hair growth when coupled with bio tin (biotinyl-GHK). Biotin apparently strengthens the ability of the tripeptide to bind to the hair keratin. The idea here is that a signal can be presented to the hair that cascades to elicit a far-reaching, broader effect.
ISSN:0196-6197
2150-6523