S-DNA APTAMER-2 cosmetic ingredient

Description

s-DNA Aptamer-2 is a single stranded DNA molecule produced synthetically that folds into a well-defined three-dimensional structure containing 32 nucleotides of a specific sequence. It shows a high affinity and specificity for a target molecule, ascorbic acid.

CAS# code (Chemical Abstracts Service)

2145134-87-6

The functions of the cosmetic ingredient

ANTIOXIDANT : Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.

REDUCING : Changing the chemical nature of another ingredient by adding hydrogen (or removing oxygen).

SKIN PROTECTING : Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.

UV FILTER : Exclusively or mainly intended to protect the skin and/or hair against certain UV radiation by absorbing, reflecting or scattering UV radiation. All authorised UV filters are substances in the positive list of Annex VI to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.

pH ADJUSTERS : Controlling the pH of cosmetic products.