Evolved By Nature, a sustainable life sciences company pioneering natural peptide discovery, is excited to announce the launch of its new bioactive peptide, Activated Silk™ 8A-𝛼. This ingredient supports natural late stage cell differentiation and is clinically proven to reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation and improve the appearance of skin brightness. It’s the third peptide to be launched on Evolved By Nature’s naturally-derived and science-backed Activated Silk™ platform for skincare, which is designed to promote three core tenets of skin health: homeostasis, regeneration, and renewal.
Hyperpigmentation occurs when melanocytes become overactive and produce excessive melanin. This can happen due to triggers like sun exposure, skin injury, environmental toxins or hormonal changes. The excess melanin is unevenly distributed, leading to dark patches or spots on the outer layer of the epidermis.
Activated Silk™ 8A-𝛼 supports increased late stage cell differentiation, a natural process where the outer layer of the skin is regenerated. By supporting the skin’s natural cell turnover process, old skin cells are shed through the cornified layer, making way for new, healthy cells. This continuous renewal helps maintain a smooth, resilient skin surface, minimizes the buildup of dead cells, and promotes an even skin tone. Additionally, healthy cell turnover can support the skin’s barrier function, protect against environmental stressors, and contribute to overall skin vitality and radiance. The result is a visibly brighter complexion with reduced appearance of hyperpigmentation, redness, and blemishes.
Activated Silk™ 8A-𝛼 is clinically proven, stable in formulation, non-irritating for sensitive skin, and safe for use in the sun. It can be seamlessly incorporated into sunscreen routines, distinguishing it from many conventional hyperpigmentation treatments that are highly photosensitive. And it’s a sustainable ingredient—Activated Silk™ 8A-𝛼 supports eight of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and contributes to a circular economy. Like all of Evolved By Nature’s bioactive peptides, it is also biodegradable, certified cruelty-free, and crafted from renewable and upcycled materials.
Svetlana Marukian, Vice President of Research and Development at Evolved By Nature:
“Activated Silk™ 8A-𝛼 redefines the skin rejuvenation experience, and we’re so excited for consumers to start seeing and feeling the difference. We created this bioactive peptide to truly partner with the skin and help naturally mitigate issues associated with visible hyperpigmentation. Skincare has a long history of using unsustainable ingredients that superficially cover up problems without addressing the root cause. We’re here to usher in next-gen ingredients that support bioactive regulation and the skin’s natural ability revital skin health proteins. That way, formulators can achieve their desired results without having to rely on outdated petrochemistry. We’re proud to launch such an innovative ingredient and are eager to see how Activated Silk™ 8A-𝛼 takes brands’ formulas and products to the next level.”
Activated Silk™ 8A-𝛼 is now market-ready and available for incorporation into skincare formulations. Please contact [email protected] to get started.
And learn more about Evolved By Nature’s latest innovations at https://bioactives.evolvedbynature.com/
About Evolved By Nature
Founded in 2013, Evolved By Nature is a life sciences company using a novel biotechnology process to isolate and manipulate peptides derived from natural, renewable resources to create barrier-enhancing products. These products include a range of bioactives, therapeutics and ingredients that increase performance while helping industries from personal care to fashion replace harmful chemicals and synthetics, ending their reliance on CO₂ prolific supply chains and production processes.
