MSM (water-soluble sulfur) 50 g

Water-soluble sulfur for cosmetics

Sulfur MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) is a natural organic sulfur compound, a natural source of dietary sulfur, which is part of the basic sulfur-containing amino acids, complex and simple proteins, enzymes involved in the structure of collagen fibers and other vital biological substrates of the body. Present in all living organisms. 

Component Characteristics and Specific Uses

INCI: MethylSulphonylMethane

Purity: 99.95%

Dosage: 1-20%

• 2-10% in creams, lotions and gels
• 1-20% to strengthen nails and hair

Solubility: in water

Storage: long-term storage is recommended in a dark place at 25 °C, protect from direct sunlight. 

Origin in nature

The cyclic transformations of natural sulphur are fully consistent with the cycle of substances in nature. Starting in the ocean, where microscopic planktonic plants release sulfur compounds, which are subsequently transformed in water into volatile dimethyl sulfide (DMS), it rises to the upper atmosphere and returns to the earth's surface with precipitation in the form of dimethylsulfoxide and Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM). Plants accumulate them in very high concentrations in their root systems, and then these substances, completely mineralized, are transported back to the ocean.

The miraculous properties of hydrogen sulphide baths have long been known to relieve inflammation, restore joint elasticity and strengthen bones.

Cosmetic action

When added to cosmetic recipes sulfur shows antioxidant, detoxifying, normalizing the function of the immune system, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-allergic, anti-edema, improving the structure of the skin, hair and nails.

Sulfur is called a beauty mineral for its ability to improve the condition of skin, hair, teeth and nails. The ability of MSM to rejuvenate and revitalize the skin is most fully demonstrated when applied directly to the skin. It is used to reduce the severity and prevention of allergic reactions, to prevent chronic fatigue syndrome, psoriasis, in weight loss programs and to combat acne.

MSM is responsible for flexible disulfide bonds between cells, including those that make skin firm and elastic. It blocks unwanted chemical and physical cross-linking or splicing of collagen fibers, which is associated with skin aging. Consequently, MSM increases tissue flexibility and promotes repair of damaged skin.

It ensures that collagen is retained in adequate amounts, which promotes regeneration and repair of damaged skin and wound healing. When the body is deficient in MSM, the skin becomes dry, wrinkled and cracks appear. MSM activates the growth of hair and nails, because it participates as a supplier of sulfur in the synthesis of keratin - a protein that is found in large quantities in the hair and nails.

Prevents the formation of burn blisters and promotes rapid healing of sunburn and wind damage.

Accelerates the growth of hair and nails, increases their strength and resistance to nicks and cracks. Easily penetrates into the deepest layers of the skin.

Main properties in cosmetics

• Helps to cleanse the skin of various toxins by increasing the synthesis of detoxifying enzymes, glutathione and sulfate group.
• Increases the synthesis of collagen, keratin and glucosoaminoglycans by fibroblasts.
• It has anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic and anti-autoimmune effect.
• Promotes increased blood circulation and oxygenation of the skin.
• Regenerates and regenerates cells
• Improves skin condition, softens it, gives elasticity, helps to keep it smooth and young.
• Effectively strengthens hair and nails, improves their condition.
• It is a powerful antioxidant.
• Promotes the formation of collagen, necessary for skin renewal.
• Has a powerful seboreguliruyutsya action.
• Accelerates healing of damaged skin, stimulates the healing of wounds and burns, prevents the formation of rough scars.
• Relieves inflammation and swelling, eliminates redness, acne, pustular lesions of the skin.
• Improves complexion. 

Indications for adding sulfur to recipes

• Acne, postacne, rosacea.
• Allergies.
• Brittle hair and nails.
• Seborrhea.
• Muscle pain and cramps.
• Skin damage and aging.
• Ulcers.
• Varicose veins.
• Dry skin, cracks.
• Negative effects of sun and wind.
• Psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis, ichthyosis.

In many cases, the effectiveness of compositions with MSM is increased when such compositions contain urea (urea). In addition, urea compositions are stabilized when they contain MSM.

For topical application, compositions with MSM can be in the form of creams, lotions and gels that can be used alone or as a stable, neutral vehicle for conditioning the skin with other substances or therapeutically active drugs.

Combines well with moisturizing agents (hyaluronic acid, elastin, etc.), helps retain moisture in the epidermis.

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