BASF’s Personal Care business is launching a new synthetic peptide for skin care applications. Inspired by the natural regenerative process of the skin, Pepsensyal™ (INCI: Mannitol (and) Acetyl sh-Tetrapeptide-1 (and) Lauroyl sh-Tetrapeptide-1) has been clinically proven to reduce and delay the first visible signs of aging. The new ingredient is a response to the slow-aging trend, which reflects a shift in consumer attitudes: Rather than fighting the natural aging process, consumers are increasingly concerned with healthy aging through a holistic, preventative approach to skin care. In recent years, peptides in particular have gained a lot of traction in the personal care market and are recognized by consumers as effective, science-backed ingredients. Pepsensyal expands BASF’s peptide portfolio with a new cost-effective variant. The new ingredient is free of preservatives and 99% of natural origin.
