Activated Silk KDF-β: a Regenerative Peptide Designed for Today's Skin Aggressors

Evolved By Nature's Activated Silk KDF-β is a natural keratinocyte differentiation factor bioactive peptide designed to boost the skin's regeneration rate, thereby accelerating the cycling out of damaged cells. The result: rapid improvement in the appearance of skin damage and redness, as well as improved skin barrier integrity via a well-hydrated epidermal layer, per Evolved by Nature.

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A Peptide Designed for a Changing Planet

Environmental factors like UV rays, climate change and pollution have increased free radicals that cause oxidative stress on the skin. Over the years, UV levels have risen in some areas by up to 6%, per Evolved by Nature, contributing to skin damage and UV-related cancers. Addressing this requires solutions that not only improve skin health visibly, but also support the removal of damaged cells to prevent long-term effects.

Activated Silk KDF-β addresses the skin damage, hyperpigmentation and accelerated aging associated with heightened UV exposure and oxidative stressors, which, according to the company, can overwhelm conventional skin care solutions like hyaluronic acid, retinol and vitamin C.

Activated Silk KDF-β can support claims aimed at improving skin dullness, uneven complexion, hyperpigmentation, discoloration, accelerated signs of aging, inflammation and atopic skin issues.

Notably, Activated Silk KDF-β is safe for sensitive skin, suitable for daily use and sun exposure and can be incorporated into any formulation. It can also reportedly reduce the appearance of symptoms associated with eczema-prone skin.

How Activated Silk KDF-β Works

Activated Silk KDF-β is said to aid keratinocytes in their journey from the epidermis's deepest layer, the stratum basale, to the surface layer, the stratum corneum. Along the way, these cells replace older, damaged ones, creating a refreshed and strengthened skin barrier.

The technology boosts the production of skin proteins like involucrin for elasticity, filaggrin for hydration and claudin for a strong skin barrier. These proteins help strengthen the skin and protect against damage.

How Activated Silk KDF-β is Made

Activated Silk KDF-β is a natural, biotech-designed ingredient made from upcycled silk protein, water and salts. Its production avoids harmful chemicals and supports eight UN sustainable development goals, per the company.

“Traditional skin care ingredients like hyaluronic acid, retinol, and vitamin C were developed decades ago, making them an outdated defense to modern aggressors," says Brian Freedman, regional director of North America, natural ingredients at Evolved By Nature. "Adverse environmental conditions have increased over the past decades and reliable skin care hasn’t kept pace. That’s why we’re thrilled to offer a new solution to skincare innovators. Activated Silk KDF-β is the only ingredient designed for this modern challenge. It’s an innovative solution that delivers real, targeted protection and renewal for today’s skin care challenges.”