In many scientific centers around the world, researchers
are looking for new compounds that could affect the remodeling
of skin and also enhance its ability to stop the evaporation
of water from its surface [5]. The research on the
role of biologically active peptides is being conducted. The
peptides are divided into three groups according to their
function: signal peptides, carrier peptides and neurotransmitter-
affecting peptides [3]. Peptides which originate
the decomposition of α-helices belong to the collagen stimulating
peptides, called signal peptides [7]. They were used
for example in the renewal process of elastic fibers of the
skin, due to their effect on fibroblast cell functions. Over time,
fibroblast activity decreases, which results in slowing
down of skin supporting protein synthesis. This is one of
the factors associated with biological aging of skin, which
leads to the formation of wrinkles and loss of firmness [8].
By stimulating the proliferation processes, the density of
the cells increases and thus the permeability of the skin
decreases. It is an indirect effect of peptides stimulating cell,
which is very beneficial because it leads to an increase in
skin hydration and improves its appearance [9, 10].