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HYDROLYZED STURGEON CARTILAGE EXTRACT.

Insufficient Data / SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING

Hydrolyzed Sturgeon Cartilage Extract is a sophisticated marine-derived active, rich in collagen peptides, designed to revitalize skin. It significantly contributes to reducing visible wrinkles, enhancing skin firmness, and improving overall skin structure by promoting collagen health. Furthermore, this ingredient offers comprehensive antioxidant and anti-inflammatory protection against environmental stressors.

Summary

Skin-conditioning agent Humectant Moisturizer Film-forming agent

Science

Mechanism of Action

This extract operates via multiple scientific pathways to improve skin health. It provides antioxidant benefits by effectively scavenging free radicals and reducing cellular oxidative stress. Concurrently, it exhibits anti-inflammatory properties by inhibiting the expression of key pro-inflammatory cytokines. Crucially, it stimulates collagen synthesis, improves existing collagen morphology, and actively inhibits matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), which are enzymes responsible for collagen degradation. Additionally, it functions as a humectant, drawing and retaining moisture to enhance skin hydration and contribute to a more resilient and smoother complexion.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Medium confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Key findings

  1. 01 Oral supplementation with a broader category of hydrolyzed fish cartilage (which includes sturgeon) led to a significant reduction in wrinkles, improved dermis density (increased echogenicity), enhanced collagen morphology, reduced elastosis, and improved overall skin texture, moisturization, and firmness.
  2. 02 Specific antioxidant peptides isolated from Siberian sturgeon cartilage hydrolysate demonstrated potent radical scavenging activity (DPPH·, HO·), effectively inhibited lipid peroxidation, and provided cytoprotective effects on H2O2-damaged human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs). This was achieved by regulating endogenous antioxidant enzymes (SOD, GSH-Px) and decreasing reactive oxygen species (ROS) and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels.
  3. 03 Low-molecular-weight sturgeon skin collagen hydrolysate significantly reduced intracellular ROS and malondialdehyde content in mouse fibroblast L929 cells and zebrafish. It alleviated UVB radiation-induced oxidative damage, inhibited the mRNA expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α, Cox-2), increased collagen Iα1 content, and demonstrated a notable inhibitory effect on matrix metalloproteinase expression.

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

Optimal stability is achieved when stored in a cool, dry environment, protected from strong light and heat.

Conflicts

  • High concentrations of ethanol may compromise the solubility of certain components, such as chondroitin sulfate, typically present in cartilage extracts.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Insufficient data
Sensitization risk Unknown

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel, Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS), and FDA have not provided readily available or explicit ratings for 'Hydrolyzed Sturgeon Cartilage Extract.' INCIDecoder and Paula's Choice also indicate an 'unknown' or 'not rated' status, though the ingredient is recognized for its potential as a skin conditioning and protecting agent.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
Yes Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Insufficient Data

While demonstrating promising anti-aging, antioxidant, and collagen-boosting effects in in-vitro and preliminary human oral studies, comprehensive direct topical clinical data is required to fully establish its optimal efficacy and safety profile for precision skincare formulations.

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