Activen SA products

XEP®-018 is a muscle relaxant miniprotein™ naturally present in the venom of the sea snail Conus consors that lives in the Pacific Ocean. This predatory snail uses this miniprotein™ to immobilize its prey rapidly & efficiently. The key role of muscle relaxants in the treatment and prevention of wrinkles has been established by decades of experience in botulinum toxin injections, which have proved highly potent and safe. Muscle relaxation beneath the skin rapidly reduces wrinkles and, in the long run, improves facial appearance and psychological well-being.

XEP®-716 is a growth factor miniprotein™ naturally occurring in some living organisms and discovered by Activen. The vast potential of growth factors in skin renewal, tissue regeneration and wound healing has been widely demonstrated in regenerative medicine. Among growth factors, TGF-ß is considered to have the broadest spectrum of action in tissue regeneration, making it a primary focus for skin rejuvenation. However, these growth factor proteins are too big to penetrate the skin.