Humectant ingredient
Hydrolyzed Extensin
Hydrolysate of extensin, the major hydroxyproline-rich glycoprotein (HRGP) of plant cell walls, cleaved into low-molecular-weight fragments for improved skin penetration. Most commonly sourced from carrot (Daucus carota). High hydroxyproline and glycosylated amino acid content parallels animal collagen, while abundant polysaccharide side chains confer water-binding and film-forming properties. Used in K-beauty effector serums for its skin-conditioning and moisture-retention activity.
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Benefits
- ✓Reduces trans-epidermal water loss by forming a flexible hygroscopic film on the skin surface, keeping skin pliable and conditioned
- ✓High polysaccharide side-chain content binds water molecules, functioning as an effective moisture reservoir in formulas
- ✓Plant-derived hydroxyproline-rich glycoprotein — structurally resembles mammalian collagen and is used as a 'vegetable collagen' analog
No known watch-fors.
Compatibility
✓ Works well with
+ Sodium Hyaluronate+ Glycerin+ Niacinamide
