Chitosan–collagen peptide emulsion gel for razor burn relief
Novel emulsion gel using chitosan, collagen peptides, polyphenols, and essential oils offers advanced skincare benefits, reducing razor burn and promoting skin health. Features controlled release and enhanced stability for effective wound healing and irritation relief.
Overview
Chitosan–collagen peptide emulsion gel is an advanced skincare solution designed to alleviate razor burn while promoting skin regeneration and health. This innovative gel leverages quaternary complexes formed from chitosan oligosaccharides, collagen peptides, a polyphenolic blend including epigallocatechin and resveratrol, and essential oils like peppermint and rosemary. These components collectively provide superior texture, physicochemical stability, and controlled release capabilities, making the gel highly effective in reducing irritation and enhancing skin resilience.
Technical specifications
Key features:
- Chitosan oligosaccharides: Enhance wound healing through hemostasis regulation, microbial growth inhibition, inflammation reduction, and tissue formation stimulation.
- Collagen peptides: Support skin regeneration by promoting cell migration, fibroblast production, and hyaluronic acid accumulation.
- Polyphenolic blend: Epigallocatechin and resveratrol neutralize reactive oxygen species, offering anti-irritation effects and strengthening skin resilience.
- Essential oils: Peppermint and rosemary suppress skin irritation by inhibiting pro-inflammatory mediators and improving blood circulation.
- Emulsion gel structure: Provides controlled release and ultra-stable formulations with moisturizing and soothing properties.
Technology readiness level
This gel is currently at Technology Readiness Level 3, indicating that it is in the early phase of development with further validation required. Future studies will focus on optimizing polyphenol concentration and assessing various bioactivity and biocompatibility aspects, leading to improved formulations for practical applications.
About University of Nebraska, Lincoln
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is a comprehensive public research university and the flagship campus of the University of Nebraska system, combining land-grant reach with a collaborative, industry-engaged culture. A research and technology park adjacent to campus provides modern wet and dry labs, greenhouses, offices, and conferencing, enabling companies to co-locate with faculty and access shared equipment and pilot environments. A statewide extension network links university expertise with producers and communities, creating rapid pathways for field trials, demonstrations, and workforce pipelines. Research is supported by competitive federal funding from NSF, USDA, DOE, and NIH. A dedicated technology transfer office manages IP, licensing, agreements, and startup formation with industry-friendly terms.
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