TEGO® Sterol 7-DHC V is created from the renewable fermentation of plant phytosterols. This ingredient is a natural sterol of the skin and is converted to vitamin Dȝ upon exposure to UV radiation to enhance skin cell differentiation and protect from sun-related damage.
Benefits at a glance
- Precursor in biosynthesis of both cholesterol and vitamin D3
- 7-DHC regulates skin cell differentiation and stimulates skin natural antimicrobial peptides
- Protects against damage from UV irradiation; action on melanocytes and melanogenesis; and protection of the hair follicle
- 100% vegetal origin