Glycoproteins vs. Peptides!
Peptides are a buzzy ingredient in sensitive skincare products, and for good reason! So how does Marin’s active ingredient: Marine Glycoproteins stack up?
Let’s breakdown their *Maine* differences below!
Let’s breakdown their *Maine* differences below!
Peptides vs. Marine Glycoproteins
Structure
Glycoproteins are molecules that consist of a protein and a carbohydrate (sugar) component. Peptides are short chains of amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins.
Peptides vs. Marine Glycoproteins
Origin
Peptides are most commonly developed synthetically in a lab, but can also derive from animal sources like collagen, or plants such as yeast or oats. The Marine Glycoproteins in Marin products are specifically derived from an upcycled byproduct of lobster processing!
Peptides vs. Marine Glycoproteins
Primary Function
Peptides are mainly focused on stimulating collagen production, whereas Marine Glycoproteins excel at moisture retention, stimulating collagen synthesis (the process of making collagen, which begins inside the cell and continues outside), soothing inflammation and increasing natural Hyaluronic Acid Production.
Peptides vs. Marine Glycoproteins
Suitability for Sensitive Skin
Both ingredients are beneficial, but Marine Glycoproteins are especially advantageous for those with dry, highly sensitive or reactive skin due to their calming effects.
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More about Glycoproteins!
Marine Glycoproteins are a natural by product of lobster processing – a naturally abundant, regenerative protein that allows lobster to regenerate limbs, and in the same way, help repair our skin barrier. They function as an all-in-one ingredient for deeply hydrating, quickly soothing and visibly repairing the barrier, by stimulating broblast proliferation and hyaluronic acid production, helping maintain broblast (dermal skin cell) viability, and upregulating collagen synthesis.
In a 4-week 33-participant clinical study investigating of the ecacy of their glycoprotein-based Soothing Hydration Cream in mitigating signs of a topic dermatitis, 78.8% of participants reported experiencing instant relief from symptoms of eczema, 90.9% of participants reported their skin was less itchy, aky, red and dry by week 4, and 97% of participants reported their skin looked and felt signicantly healthier with 4 weeks of daily use.
In a 4-week 33-participant clinical study investigating of the ecacy of their glycoprotein-based Soothing Hydration Cream in mitigating signs of a topic dermatitis, 78.8% of participants reported experiencing instant relief from symptoms of eczema, 90.9% of participants reported their skin was less itchy, aky, red and dry by week 4, and 97% of participants reported their skin looked and felt signicantly healthier with 4 weeks of daily use.
78.8%
Experienced Instant Relief From Symptoms of Eczema*
*Immediately after rst use
90.9%
Reported Skin Was Less Itchy, Flaky, Red and Dry*
*With 4 weeks of daily use
97%
Reported Skin Looked and Felt Significantly Healthier*
*With 4 weeks of daily use