Matrixyl 20 mg

Matrixyl works by stimulating the growth of new collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid, which help to naturally fill in fine wrinkles from within the skin. Matrixyl, scientifically named palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, is a safer and more effective anti-aging ingredient than retinol, it works faster than retinol, but does not irritate the skin. This ingredient not only prevents wrinkles, but also moisturizes the skin, preventing it from drying out, mimicking the action of "matrykines" - naturally occurring peptides (short chains of amino acids) that are bound to our collagen fibers. As we age, our collagen fibers gradually break down, allowing matrykines to be released from their binding site. Free matrykines can bind to fiber-producing cells (called fibroblasts) to trigger and stimulate the production of new, young and healthy fibers, mainly collagen and elastin, which provide firmness and elasticity to the skin. Matricins also stimulate the production of hyaluronic acid, a key molecule that keeps the skin well-hydrated and filled out. Aging skin releases less matrykines over time, meaning that our skin breaks down from the inside out without adequate replenishment of the fibers.Matrixyl provides a much-needed boost of matrykines to aging skin, allowing young and healthy cells to return to function, stimulating collagen renewal and promoting skin rejuvenation. One study involving 28 women showed that after just 2 months of Matrixyl use, the volume of deep wrinkles was reduced by 45% and skin tone increased by almost 20%. Another study involving a group of men showed a 17.1% reduction in wrinkle volume and an overall improvement in the number of wrinkles by 30% after 2 months of daily use. More recent data show a significant increase in the thickness of the papillary layer of the dermis after 1 month of use and Matrixyl's ability to delay photoaging by 5.5 years after just 2 months of use.