Carnosine (β-alanyl-L-histidine)
Price range: $19.00 through $129.00
Carnosine (β-alanyl-L-histidine) is a naturally occurring dipeptide with potent antioxidant and anti-glycation properties, making it a valuable ingredient in anti-aging skincare products.
Mechanism of Action
Carnosine’s benefits stem from its ability to:
- Scavenge ROS and RCS: It neutralizes reactive oxygen and carbonyl species, protecting skin cells from oxidative stress.
- Prevent Protein Glycation: It inhibits the damaging process of glycation in the extracellular matrix (ECM), preserving the skin’s structure and function.
- React with Aldehydes: It binds to low-molecular-weight aldehydes, preventing their harmful effects on skin proteins.
- Prevent Cross-linking: It inhibits the cross-linking of macromolecules like collagen and DNA, maintaining skin firmness and elasticity.
- Chelate Heavy Metals: It acts as a chelating agent, removing harmful heavy metal ions from the skin.
- Boost Regeneration: It supports the skin’s natural regenerative processes, contributing to wound healing.
Overview
Carnosine (β-alanyl-L-histidine) is a naturally occurring dipeptide with potent antioxidant and anti-glycation properties, making it a valuable ingredient in anti-aging skincare products.
Mechanism of Action
Carnosine’s benefits stem from its ability to:
- Scavenge ROS and RCS: It neutralizes reactive oxygen and carbonyl species, protecting skin cells from oxidative stress.
- Prevent Protein Glycation: It inhibits the damaging process of glycation in the extracellular matrix (ECM), preserving the skin’s structure and function.
- React with Aldehydes: It binds to low-molecular-weight aldehydes, preventing their harmful effects on skin proteins.
- Prevent Cross-linking: It inhibits the cross-linking of macromolecules like collagen and DNA, maintaining skin firmness and elasticity.
- Chelate Heavy Metals: It acts as a chelating agent, removing harmful heavy metal ions from the skin.
- Boost Regeneration: It supports the skin’s natural regenerative processes, contributing to wound healing.
Applications
Carnosine’s versatility makes it suitable for a range of skincare applications, including anti-aging creams, serums, and wound-healing ointments (a use dating back to the 1940s).
Specifications
- Sequence: β-alanyl-L-histidine
- Molecular Formula: C₉H₁₄N₄O₃
- Molecular Weight: 226.23 g/mol
- CAS #: 305-84-0
- EINECS #: 206-169-9
- FDA UNII: 8HO6PVN24W
Functions
- Anti-aging
- Antiglycation
- Antioxidant
- Skin conditioning
| Weight | 2 oz |
|---|---|
| Size | 1 G, 10 G |
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