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Heparan Sulfate

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Firmness / AgingBarrierMoisturizing
INCI: Heparan Sulfate Analog
In short · TL;DR
Category
Moisturizing & Barrier
Effect
Cellular signal modulation, growth factor stabilization, youth signal
Concentration
0.05-0.5%
Effect
Cellular signal modulation, growth factor stabilization, youth signal
Mechanism
Binds and presents growth factors (FGF, VEGF, HGF) in ECM
Typical concentration
0.05-0.5%
Onset
12 weeks for comprehensive youthful signs
Cautions
Animal source caution, synthetic available
Evidence & references
Bernfield et al., Annu. Rev. Biochem. 1999
Journal

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