The Elements of Skin™
World’s first type 21 collagen matrikine complex
INCI: hydrolyzed sh-Polypeptide-121
INCI: hydrolyzed sh-Polypeptide-121
HumaColl™21 Select represents the evolution of peptide technology into matrikines, unlocking encrypted signaling sequences for enhanced potency and market differentiation.
Overview
HumaColl™21 Select takes HumaColl™21’s novel and powerful signaling technology and elevates it further. Through a process called precision proteolysis, the polypeptide is broken down into a smaller, more potent “signal-ready” form, offering a scientifically distinct positioning that cannot be replicated through traditional peptide synthesis.
Benefits
- Delivers signal-ready matrikine activity for more targeted skin benefits
- Supports skin’s cellular energy mechanisms for a healthier-looking complexion
- Builds on the benefits provided by HumaColl™21, providing enhanced support of skin collagen and hyaluronic acid
- Designed for fast, efficient formulation performance
HumaColl™21 Select is biodesigned to meet today’s most in-demand certifications. Free from soy, gluten, known allergens, phthalates, parabens, triclosan, urea, BHT, and BHA.
HumaColl™21 Select also meets strict clean beauty standards, supporting finished products formulated with it toward Kosher, Leaping Bunny®, and EWG Verified™ certification.
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Ingredient Spotlight
What’s a matrikine?
Every matrikine is a peptide, but not every peptide is a matrikine. A matrikine is a small signaling fragment released when a larger protein, like collagen, breaks down naturally in the skin. Because skin already recognizes these fragments as active signals, they tend to trigger a faster response than an intact protein would. And since type 21 itself is only accessible in meaningful amounts through biodesign, not animal-derived sources, Select’s matrikine complex offers something animal-derived collagen simply can’t.
Formulate With
Skin & Body Care | Scalp Care | Color Cosmetics
Pairs with The Elements of Skin®
The Elements of Skin® is Geltor’s collection of biomimetic human polypeptides, each a close match to a protein already found in human skin.
HumaColl™21 Select is our concentrated Type 21 collagen matrikine complex. Use alone, or combine with Elastapure®, our biomimetic human elastin, for the full effect of The Elements of Skin®.
Product-Specific FAQ
Yes. Made through fermentation and enzymatic breakdown, with no animal or human tissue used at any stage.
The process used to break HumaColl™ 21 down into its more concentrated, “signal-ready” matrikine form, mimicking the enzymatic process that happens with enzymes naturally present on skin.
HumaColl™ 21 is a polypeptide consisting of a chain of amino acids matching the sequence of a specific region of human Type XXI collagen. Select is the peptide version of it, comprising shorter chains engineered to be more readily available and promote an enhanced response at the same use rate.
HumaColl™21 Select is available as a hydrolyzed powder.
0.1% to 1%.
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