DESCRIPTION: Youth‑Shield (Pisum Sativum Extract) is a high‑performance extract from Pisum sativum (pea), rich in peptides, amino acids, phenolic antioxidants, and phytonutrients. Scientific literature shows pea extracts possess strong antioxidant activity, helping neutralize free radicals and reduce oxidative stress, which contributes to premature aging. It helps protect the skin from premature aging. It is known for its ability to defend skin proteins (collagen, elastin) from degradation, support firmness, and improve the appearance of smooth, youthful skin.
Youth-Shield demonstrates powerful anti‑elastase activity, helping balance the natural processes of protease/elastase (elastic fiber breakdown) and anti‑protease/anti‑elastase (elastic fiber creation). As skin ages, this balance weakens, leading to accelerated degradation of elastic fibers. Youth‑Shield helps protect 50% of papillary elastic fibers and 35% of reticular elastic fibers from elastase‑induced destruction.
In vitro studies show significant stimulates cellular vitality, increasing:
- Cell vitality by 23% (fluorescein staining)
- Enzymatic activity by 12% (MTT assay)
- Protein synthesis by 60% at peak concentration
- Production of Type I, III, V collagen, elastin, and GAGs
Together, these mechanisms support firmer, smoother, more youthful‑looking skin.
MECHANISM OF ACTIVITY
- Protein Shielding/ Anti‑Elastase Protection (Primary Mechanism): Helps maintain the structural integrity of the dermis. Youth‑Shield forms a protective matrix around skin proteins, helping reduce enzymatic breakdown of collagen and elastin (Protects 50% of papillary and 35% of reticular elastic fibers). Supports firmer, more resilient skin over time.
- Stimulation of Dermal Protein Synthesis: Boosts production of collagen types I, III, V, elastin, and GAGs, essential for firmness and elasticity.
- Antioxidant Defence: Phenolic compounds and peptides help neutralize free radicals and reduce oxidative stress. Supports brighter, more even‑toned skin.
- Cellular Energy & Vitality Boost: Increases cell vitality by 23% and enzymatic activity by 12%, supporting healthier, more resilient skin.
- Surface Conditioning & Tone Improvement: Helps smooth the skin surface and improve uniformity of tone.
- Barrier‑Supportive Hydration: Helps maintain moisture balance by supporting the skin’s natural hydration mechanisms, improving softness and smoothness.
FEATURES
- Reduction in fine lines and early wrinkles due to improved collagen and elastin levels
- Firmer, more elastic skin from protection of elastic fibers and increased protein synthesis
- Smoother skin texture with improved cell vitality and surface conditioning
- Brighter, more radiant complexion due to antioxidant protection
- More even skin tone with reduced dullness from oxidative stress
- Healthier, more resilient skin that recovers better from environmental stress
- Youthful bounce and suppleness from increased GAGs and hydration‑supporting components
- Plant‑based anti‑aging active suitable for natural and clean beauty formulations
- Water‑soluble and easy to incorporate into serums and emulsions
- Stable across a wide pH range (typically 4.5–7)
- Compatible with peptides, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and antioxidants
- Supports anti‑pollution and anti‑fatigue claims
- Ideal for early‑aging prevention products
- Non‑sensitizing and suitable for sensitive‑skin formulas
APPLICATIONS: Anti‑aging serums and creams, Early‑aging prevention products (20s–40s), Anti‑pollution and urban‑stress skincare, Eye creams targeting fine lines, Hydrating and firming masks, Daily moisturizers for dull or tired skin, Post‑stress recovery skincare (travel, lack of sleep, environmental exposure). Serums, creams, lotions, masks, eye care, anti‑pollution products
FORMULATION GUIDELINES
INCI: Pisum Sativum (Pea) Extract (and) Aqua (and) Glycerin.
Solubility: Water.
Use rate: 1.0 – 10.0%
Temperature Tolerance: Avoid temperatures above 40°C
pH Stability: 3.0 – 7.0
Appearance: Light Brown Liquid
Storage: Store in a cool, dark and dry place
This is a cosmetic raw material and is meant for external use only in cosmetic formulations. As with all of our materials, it should not be taken internally. Treasure Actives is not responsible for product compatibility. We advise everyone to test ingredients for performance, compatibility, and safety prior to committing to larger quantities. Keep all products out of reach of children. For more information, please see our terms and conditions page.
