Activated Silk® Hydrogel P1-α
A novel proteoglycan molecule for 24-hour binding skin hydration. It delivers 24-hour clinical hydration, four times the power of mid and high molecular weight HA. By binding to keratin in the skin, Hydrogel P1-⍺ can be effectively delivered in rinse-away products.
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Activated Silk® Hydrogel P1-α
Hydration is routine. Innovation? Not so much.
- Binds to skin: Clinical hydration in rinse-away products
- Hydrates skin for 24 hours without stickiness or moisture loss — even in rinse-off formats or dry conditions
- Supports high- performance formulas with fewer ingredients — no PEGs, palm08 and preservative free.
Hydration is the routine – skincare enthusiasts know how important it is for healthier, more youthful skin. But even with nearly half of facial and body care launches already promising hydration, innovation is lacking. Hydration has become expected, not exciting.
Activated Silk® Hydrogel P1-a delivers lasting hydration — comparable to high molecular weight hyaluronic acid, but without pulling moisture from your skin or leaving behind a sticky film. Gentle enough for sensitive skin, and resilient enough to stay in place even after rinsing.
Consumers want their cleansing products to improve skin as much as their facial skincare. They want ingredients that don’t risk irritating their skin. They want ingredients that are natural. They want science-backed results. They want something better than the ingredients their mom’s used.
Behind the performance is a formulation system that’s flexible and clean. Just 0.5–1% hydrogel is enough to emulsify up to 50% oil, allowing for fewer additives and more active ingredients. No PEGs. No palm.08 No need for heat or homogenization.
Upcycled from silk protein and biodegradable by design, Activated Silk® Hydrogel P1-a is as sustainable01 as it is effective. For healthier and nourished skin — this is one ingredient that performs more with less.
Activated Silk® Hydrogel P1-α Claims
Performance
- 24-hour hydration on par with mid and high molecular weight hyaluronic acid
- Powerfully binds water, without stealing it from skin
- Binds to keratin, remaining on skin even after multiple washes
- No homogenization required to hydrate
- No stickiness or tackiness
- Can be added directly to water phase
- Suitable for sensitive skin
- Superior slip, spreadability and skin feel
Footnotes
01The manufacturing of Activated Silk® technology contributes to achieving 14/17 U.N. Sustainable Development Goals. For more information, visit sdgs.un.org/goals
02Compared to petrochemical ingredients.
03Activated Silk® peptides are naturally-derived. For more information on NATRUE approvals, see www.natrue.org
04Based on a clinical study of 32 subjects using 2% Activated Silk® 33B-α in a leave-on product over a 28-day use period.
05Based on a clinical study of 19 subjects using 0.5% Activated Silk® 27P-α over a 28-day use period.
06Based on a clinical study of 18 subjects using 0.5% Activated Silk® 8A-α over a 28-day use period.
07Based on a clinical study of 17 subjects using 0.5% Activated Silk® KDF-β over a 2-day use period.
08Not manufactured with PEG or palm ingredients.
09Not manufactured with silicone ingredients.