Elastin for cosmetics
Anti-Aging with Elastin
We give the skin back what it has lost!
Skin aging
Skin aging is a complex process triggered by changes in the skin. Both internal (genetically determined) and external (resulting from environmental influences) influences play a significant role here. The skin loses elasticity, mainly due to the breakdown of elastin in the dermis. Wrinkles are formed.
Elastin-based cosmetic products
Unlike collagen, elastin cannot be newly formed in the skin; it is lost. However, soluble elastin can be easily processed in the form of creams, emulsions and as a fiber material. It has high purity and skin compatibility.
Elastin thus represents a novel and highly interesting material for anti-aging applications, for example.
matripure® - pure Elastin from matrihealth
We have developed an innovative method for elastin extraction that enables us to produce high-purity and water-soluble elastin even on a large scale at attractive prices. Thus, elastin is now also available in the cosmetics and care products sector for external and internal use.
We give the skin back what it has lost!
Skin aging
Skin aging is a complex process triggered by changes in the skin. Both internal (genetically determined) and external (resulting from environmental influences) influences play a significant role here. The skin loses elasticity, mainly due to the breakdown of elastin in the dermis. Wrinkles are formed.
The role of elastin
The function of elastin. Elastin and collagen are important structural proteins in the extracellular matrix (ECM) of connective tissue that provide elasticity and resilience to various organs and tissues. Elastin is particularly abundant in tissues that are repeatedly stretched and relaxed, such as the skin, lungs, arteries and ligaments. In addition to the unparalleled stretch and recovery properties that elastin provides, elastin fragments also play an important role in cellular signaling and the regulation of cell migration, proliferation and inflammation. (Source: 1-4)
The origin of elastin. Elastin is primarily produced during pre- and postnatal development and inevitably ceases during childhood. The maintenance of elastin throughout the lifespan is crucial for the maintenance of all the functions mentioned above. Once the elastic fibers are damaged, their initial state cannot be restored. (5,6)
Elastin in the skin. The loss of structural integrity of the elastic fibers in the skin is caused by various internal (e.g. proteinases) and external (e.g. excessive sun exposure, mechanical stress, reactive oxygen species) factors. This leads to sagging and wrinkled skin. (5-8)
Elastin in ligaments. In addition, it is often overlooked that elastin along the collagen fibers in ligaments accounts for up to 70% of the laxity of the skin.
Elastin-based cosmetic products
Unlike collagen, elastin cannot be newly formed in the skin; it is lost. However, soluble elastin can be easily processed in the form of creams, emulsions and as a fiber material. It has high purity and skin compatibility.
Elastin thus represents a novel and highly interesting material for anti-aging applications, for example.
matripure® - pure Elastin from matrihealth
We have developed an innovative method for elastin extraction that enables us to produce high-purity and water-soluble elastin even on a large scale at attractive prices. Thus, elastin is now also available in the cosmetics and care products sector for external and internal use.
Pure elastin as a new material for cosmetics and care products.
matripure® for cosmetics
Maintain youthful skin. Hydrolyzed elastin improves skin elasticity and firmness and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Its bioactive peptides support skin rejuvenation by stimulating the natural production of skin fibroblasts. 11-13
Moisturizing and nourishing. With its superior moisturizing properties, hydrolyzed elastin provides deep moisture retention and improves skin suppleness and smoothness. It forms a protective barrier that locks in moisture and is suitable for dry and sensitive skin types. 11-14
Hair care. Hydrolyzed elastin nourishes the scalp and strengthens hair strands, leaving hair healthier and shinier. It helps prevent breakage and restores elasticity, making it ideal for damaged or chemically treated hair. 14,15
matripure® as a nutriceutical
Beauty from within. As a dietary supplement, hydrolyzed elastin supports skin health from the inside out by improving hydration, elasticity and smoothness of the skin while reducing the number and length of wrinkles. In addition, elastin peptides have a skin-brightening effect by down-regulating tyrosinase activity, which leads to a reduction in melanin levels in the skin. Regular use complements current skincare routines for a holistic approach to beauty. 16-21
Healthy ageing and sports nutrition. Elastin peptides are building blocks for connective tissue and have protective properties for maintaining elastic fibers. Bioactive peptides have consistently shown positive effects on health-related factors such as inflammation, oxidative stress and recovery after exercise. 22,23
Specialist literature on the topic:
(1) Kielty, C. M.; Sherratt, M. J.; Shuttleworth, C. A. Elastic Fibres. J. Cell Sci.2002, 115 (Pt 14), 2817–2828. https://doi.org/10.1242/jcs.115.14.2817.
(2) Green, E. M.; Mansfield, J. C.; Bell, J. S.; Winlove, C. P. The Structure and Micromechanics of Elastic Tissue. Interface Focus 2014, 4 (2), 20130058. https://doi.org/10.1098/rsfs.2013.0058.
(3) Schmelzer, C. E. H.; Duca, L. Elastic Fibers: Formation, Function, and Fate during Aging and Disease. FEBS J. 2022, 289 (13), 3704–3730. https://doi.org/10.1111/febs.15899.
(4) Depenveiller, C.; Baud, S.; Belloy, N.; Bochicchio, B.; Dandurand, J.; Dauchez, M.; Pepe, A.; Pomès, R.; Samouillan, V.; Debelle, L. Structural and Physical Basis for the Elasticity of Elastin. Q. Rev. Biophys. 2024, 57, e3. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0033583524000040.
(5) Pasquali-Ronchetti, I.; Baccarani-Contri, M. Elastic Fiber during Development and Aging. Microsc. Res. Tech. 1997, 38 (4), 428–435. https://doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1097-0029(19970815)38:4<428::AID-JEMT10>3.0.CO;2-L.
(6) Uitto, J.; Bernstein, E. F. Molecular Mechanisms of Cutaneous Aging: Connective Tissue Alterations in the Dermis. J. Investig. Dermatol. Symp. Proc. 1998, 3 (1), 41–44. https://doi.org/10.1038/jidsymp.1998.10.
(7) Lee, J. Y.; Kim, Y. K.; Seo, J. Y.; Choi, C. W.; Hwang, J. S.; Lee, B. G.; Chang, I. S.; Chung, J. H. Loss of Elastic Fibers Causes Skin Wrinkles in Sun- Damaged Human Skin. J. Dermatol. Sci. 2008, 50 (2), 99–107. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdermsci.2007.11.010.
(8) Tzaphlidou, M. The Role of Collagen and Elastin in Aged Skin: An Image Processing Approach. Micron 2004, 35 (3), 173–177. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micron.2003.11.003.
(9) Henninger, H. B.; Valdez, W. R.; Scott, S. A.; Weiss, J. A. Elastin Governs the Mechanical Response of Medial Collateral Ligament Under Shear and Transverse Tensile Loading. Acta Biomater. 2015, 25, 304–312. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actbio.2015.07.011.
(10) Hill, J. R.; Eekhoff, J. D.; Brophy, R. H.; Lake, S. P. Elastic Fibers in Orthopedics: Form and Function in Tendons and Ligaments, Clinical Implications, and Future Directions. J. Orthop. Res. 2020, 38 (11), 2305–2317. https://doi.org/10.1002/jor.24695.
(11) Zhang, L.; Falla, T. J. Cosmeceuticals and Peptides. Clin. Dermatol. 2009, 27 (5), 485–494. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clindermatol.2009.05.013.
(12) Badenhorst, T.; Svirskis, D.; Wu, Z. Pharmaceutical Strategies to Topical Dermal Delivery of Peptide/Proteins for Cosmetic and Clinical Therapeutic Applications. 2014, 2, 1–10.
(13) Liu, M.; Chen, S.; Zhang, Z.; Li, H.; Sun, G.; Yin, N.; Wen, J. Anti-Ageing Peptides and Proteins for Topical Applications: A Review. Pharm. Dev. Technol. 2022, 27 (1), 108–125. https://doi.org/10.1080/10837450.2021.2023569.
(14) INCI: HYDROLYZED ELASTIN. Ingredient: HYDROLYZED ELASTIN. https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/details/76590 (accessed 2024-11-25).
(15) Scibisz, M.; Arct, J.; Pytkowska, K. Hydrolysed Proteins in Cosmetic Production, Part II. SOFW J. Pol. Ed. 2008, 1, 12–16.
(16) Liu, Y.; Su, G.; Wang, S.; Sun, B.; Zheng, L.; Zhao, M. A Highly Absorbable Peptide GLPY Derived from Elastin Protect Fibroblasts against UV Damage via Suppressing Ca2+ Influx and Ameliorating the Loss of Collagen and Elastin. J. Funct. Foods 2019, 61, 103487. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jff.2019.103487.
(17) Lu, S.; Zhang, S.; Wang, Y.; Ni, J.; Zhao, T.; Xiao, G. Anti-Skin Aging Effects and Bioavailability of Collagen Tripeptide and Elastin Peptide Formulations in Young and Middle-Aged Women. J. Dermatol. Sci. Cosmet. Technol. 2024, 1 (2), 100019. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdsct.2024.100019.
(18) Shiratsuchi, E.; Nakaba, M.; Yamada, M. Elastin Hydrolysate Derived from Fish Enhances Proliferation of Human Skin Fibroblasts and Elastin Synthesis in Human Skin Fibroblasts and Improves the Skin Conditions. J. Sci. Food Agric. 2016, 96 (5), 1672–1677. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.7270.
(19) Seong, S. H.; Lee, Y. I.; Lee, J.; Suk, J.; Kim, I. A.; Baeg, C.; Kim, J.; Lee, J. H. Oral Consumption of Bonito Fish-Derived Elastin Peptide (VGPG Elastin®) Improves Biophysical Properties in Aging Skin: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Study. Skin Res. Technol. 2024, 30 (3), e13634. https://doi.org/10.1111/srt.13634.
(20) Baumann, L.; Bernstein, E. F.; Weiss, A. S.; Bates, D.; Humphrey, S.; Silberberg, M.; Daniels, R. Clinical Relevance of Elastin in the Structure and Function of Skin. Aesthetic Surg. J. Open Forum 2021, 3 (3), ojab019. https://doi.org/10.1093/asjof/ojab019.
(21) Sato, M.; Iwai, K.; Onitsuka, E.; Takahata, Y.; Morimatsu, F.; Sato, Y. Effect of Long-Term Ingestion of Porcine Elastin Peptide on Human Skin Elasticity. Nippon Shokuhin Kagaku Kogaku Kaishi 2011, 58 (4), 159–163. https://doi.org/10.3136/nskkk.58.159.
(22) López-Martínez, M. I.; Miguel, M.; Garcés-Rimón, M. Protein and Sport: Alternative Sources and Strategies for Bioactive and Sustainable Sports Nutrition. Front. Nutr. 2022, 9. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2022.926043.
(23) König, D.; Kohl, J.; Jerger, S.; Centner, C. Potential Relevance of Bioactive Peptides in Sports Nutrition. Nutrients 2021, 13 (11), 3997. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13113997.
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