Silab has developed a restructuring natural active ingredient that targets the lipid disorders of dry skin identified through a novel modelling study. The French company has leveraged its expertise in enzyme engineering and put in place a non-denaturing process enabling the extraction of a proline-rich peptide fraction from flowering tops of cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus)
The skin is the body's first line of defence, ensured especially by the barrier function. When the latter is altered, the skin progressively loses its defence capabilities, making it vulnerable to dehydration, redness and premature and visible signs of ageing.
In particular, this is the case for dry skin, or skin irritated by the use of certain molecules such as retinol, which requires care products combining protection and comfort.
Skin dryness would involve almost 30% of the adult population.1 This skin type is characterized by a perturbation of the barrier function and increased transepidermal water loss.2 Hydration is reduced and microrelief is irregular in individuals with dry skin. In addition, skin dryness can also be a source of discomfort, causing tightness and itching.
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