{"product_id":"netpep-hydro™-nettle-peptide","title":"NetPep hydro™ Nettle Peptide","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNETPEP HYDRO™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNettle peptide • Water soluble • Cosmetic raw material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNetPep Hydro™ is an innovative nettle-derived peptide ingredient developed for cosmetic formulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis water-soluble ingredient brings together nettle (\u003cem\u003eUrtica dioica\u003c\/em\u003e) and peptide technology, offering formulators a distinctive botanical ingredient for exploring new approaches to modern skincare formulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRODUCT INFORMATION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; height: 171.59375px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.59375px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 48.222354%; height: 19.59375px;\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 49.026463%; height: 19.59375px;\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.222354%; height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTRADE NAME\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.026463%; height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNetPep Hydro™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.222354%; height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBOTANICAL SOURCE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.026463%; height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUrtica dioica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.222354%; height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eINGREDIENT TYPE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.026463%; height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNettle-derived peptide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.222354%; height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePHYSICAL FORM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.026463%; height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiquid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.222354%; height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAPPEARANCE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.026463%; height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.222354%; height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSOLUBILITY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.026463%; height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater soluble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.222354%; height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eORIGIN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.026463%; height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.222354%; height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRECOMMENDED USE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.026463%; height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1-10%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFORMULATION USE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for formulators developing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFacial serums • Toners • Essences • Gel formulations • Creams • Lotions • Masks • Scalp formulations • Haircare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts water-soluble format makes NetPep Hydro™ suitable for incorporation into water-based cosmetic formulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABOUT NETPEP HYDRO™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNetPep Hydro™ combines a \u003c\/span\u003ebotanical source with peptide technology\u003cspan\u003e, creating a distinctive ingredient for cosmetic formulators looking beyond conventional botanical extracts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDerived from nettle (\u003cem\u003eUrtica dioica\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003cspan\u003e, it offers an alternative way to incorporate a nettle-derived ingredient into modern cosmetic formulations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFORMULATION NOTES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater soluble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for water-based formulations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd according to the recommended formulation procedure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck the technical documentation for recommended usage and processing conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways carry out appropriate compatibility and stability testing in the finished formulation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA NETTLE-DERIVED PEPTIDE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNetPep Hydro™ is part of Incicellar's collection of\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eunusual and innovative cosmetic ingredients\u003cspan\u003e, bringing together botanical materials and modern ingredient technology.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor formulators looking for something beyond a conventional nettle extract, \u003c\/span\u003eNetPep Hydro™ offers a distinctive ingredient to explore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTECHNICAL DOCUMENTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease visit our Technical Documents page for available SDS sheets and supporting technical documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis (COA), please email:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:kezzia@incicellar.co.uk\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekezzia@incicellar.co.uk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease include your\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eproduct name and batch number\u003cspan\u003e when requesting a COA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNETPEP HYDRO™ USER TRIAL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTESTED IN A REAL FORMULATION. USED BY REAL PEOPLE.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe wanted to learn more about how NetPep Hydro™ Nettle Peptide was experienced when incorporated into a finished cosmetic formulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of our customers independently put the ingredient to the test by creating a \u003c\/span\u003ewater-based Aloe Vera facial serum, using NetPep Hydro™ as the sole targeted active ingredient in the formulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finished serum was then tested by 30 participants aged between 28 and 67, who used it twice daily and completed a detailed self-reported questionnaire about their experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe formulation contained:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2% NetPep Hydro™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003efor the main participant group\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1% NetPep Hydro™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003efor participants with sensitive skin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was not a laboratory or clinical study. Instead, it was a real-world customer-led formulation trial, giving us an interesting insight into how people experienced a serum formulated around NetPep Hydro™.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHE TRIAL AT A GLANCE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePARTICIPANTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAged \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e28–67\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNETPEP HYDRO™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsed in the main formulation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNETPEP HYDRO™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsed for participants with sensitive skin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTWICE DAILY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAPPLICATION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticipants used the finished Aloe Vera facial serum twice daily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7 SKIN GROUPS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eREPRESENTED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDry, very dry, normal, combination, oily, mature and sensitive\/reactive skin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWHO TOOK PART?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe trial included a broad range of skin types and concerns:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSKIN GROUP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePARTICIPANTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDry \u0026amp; very dry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNormal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature, 55+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSensitive\/reactive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTOTAL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sensitive group included participants who described their skin as affected by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erosacea, couperose or sensitivity following the use of tretinoin, retinal or retinol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFIRST IMPRESSIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcross the different skin groups, participants generally found the serum \u003c\/span\u003epleasant to use and quick to absorb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe feedback frequently described the skin as feeling:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCOMFORTABLE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSOFT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSMOOTH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHYDRATED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsorption was described as quick or very quick across the groups, with participants generally reporting a pleasant application experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTOLERABILITY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the clearest findings from the customer trial was the overall tolerance of the finished serum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNone of the 30 participants reported:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBurning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStinging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncreased redness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlemishes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis included the five participants with sensitive or reactive skin, who used the lower 1% concentration of NetPep Hydro™. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's important to stress that this is user feedback from this particular formulation, rather than clinical evidence of tolerability for NetPep Hydro™ itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDRY \u0026amp; VERY DRY SKIN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 participants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis was the largest group in the trial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll 12 participants reported a noticeable difference compared with their starting point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe strongest feedback centred around:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHydration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoftness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmoothness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkin comfort\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuppleness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll 12 participants rated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehydration, softness, smoothness, skin comfort and suppleness as “much better”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticipants also reported:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e noticed smoother skin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e noticed greater comfort\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e noticed more hydration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e noticed softer skin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e noticed less tightness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor overall appearance, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 participants rated it “much better” and 2 rated it “better”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll 12 said they noticed a difference compared with not using the serum, and all said they would continue using and recommend it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIN THEIR OWN WORDS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe most common themes in their written feedback included:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBetter skin feel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSofter skin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLess tightness during the day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNORMAL SKIN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 participants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth participants tolerated the serum well and described it as pleasant to use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe visible change was more subtle in this group, with one participant noticing a slight improvement while the other was unsure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth would continue using and recommend the serum. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCOMBINATION SKIN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 participants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll three participants reported an improvement and rated the overall appearance of their skin as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“much better”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir feedback included:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore comfortable skin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore radiant-looking skin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore even-looking skin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLess shine on the forehead\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDry areas feeling less dry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePores appearing smaller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLess need for additional cream on dry areas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLess tightness during the day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLess powder needed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll three said they would continue using, buy and recommend the serum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOILY SKIN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 participants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll six participants rated the serum \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexcellent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and said they would definitely continue using and recommend it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir starting concerns included \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehormonal acne, comedogenic acne and enlarged pores\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing use, participants reported:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rated skin texture “much better”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rated skin texture “better”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reported better radiance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reported an improvement in the appearance of fine lines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour participants described a clear improvement after 3–7 days, while two reported a slight improvement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo participants specifically mentioned that pores appeared improved, while two reported that acne appeared to heal faster. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eindividual observations from the trial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, rather than evidence that NetPep Hydro™ treats acne or affects pore size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMATURE SKIN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 participants aged 55+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth participants noticed an improvement, particularly in the way their skin looked and felt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth reported:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSofter skin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLess tightness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreater comfort\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA firmer-looking appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLess visible dryness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHydration, softness and smoothness were all rated positively.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne participant specifically mentioned noticing an improvement around the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecrow's feet and eye area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while another asked when the product would be available because they had already used their 20 ml sample.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSENSITIVE \u0026amp; REACTIVE SKIN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 participants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is one of the most interesting parts of the trial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sensitive-skin participants used the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elower 1% concentration of NetPep Hydro™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir starting concerns included:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRedness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDryness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine lines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour of the five participants described their skin as irritated or reactive at the beginning of the trial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTOLERABILITY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNone of the five participants reported a reaction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo burning, stinging, itching, heat, increased redness or blemishes were reported. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWHAT DID THEY NOTICE?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll five participants reported a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereduced appearance of redness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reported their skin looked more even\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e noticed less visible fine lines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e noticed more hydration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHydration was rated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“much better” by all five participants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while four rated skin comfort as “much better”. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWritten comments included:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Redness improved”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Roughness gone”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Itching gone”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAgain, these are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eindividual self-reported observations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, not clinical findings or evidence that NetPep Hydro™ treats redness, itching or reactive skin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOVERALL USER EXPERIENCE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcross the trial, the strongest recurring themes were:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHYDRATION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticipants frequently described their skin as more hydrated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSOFTNESS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoftness was particularly prominent among the dry and very dry skin group.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSMOOTHNESS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany participants noticed a smoother skin feel and texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCOMFORT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkin comfort was one of the most consistently positive aspects of the feedback.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQUICK ABSORPTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticipants across the different groups generally described the serum as quickly or very quickly absorbed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTOLERABILITY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo participants reported burning, stinging, itching, heat, increased redness or blemishes during the trial. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWHAT DID PEOPLE THINK OF THE SERUM?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOf the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 overall ratings received from the dry, normal, oily and sensitive groups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16 were rated excellent and 4 were rated good\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNearly all participants said they would \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003econtinue using, buy or recommend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the serum. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is particularly interesting because the participants represented very different skin types and starting concerns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWHY WE'RE SHARING THIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe don't want to simply tell formulators that an ingredient is interesting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe want to show you \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehow ingredients can translate into real formulations and real user experiences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis customer-led trial gives us an opportunity to share feedback from a finished formulation containing NetPep Hydro™ as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esole targeted active ingredient\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, tested across a diverse group of participants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt also demonstrates why \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003econcentration matters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe main group used \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2% NetPep Hydro™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while the sensitive-skin group used \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing the customer to explore the ingredient at different levels within the finished formulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIMPORTANT INFORMATION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis was a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecustomer-led, real-world user trial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e involving a finished Aloe Vera facial serum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe results are based entirely on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eself-reported participant feedback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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