Question 1

How is ALTUM® treatment different from other spicule-based products?

Accepted Answer

ALTUM® treatment differs in how active ingredients are delivered. While most spicule products simply mix or coat the actives ingredients on the surface, much of it fails to reach targeted areas. ALTUM® uses a patented linker system that chemically bonds high-value peptides to the spicules, ensuring both the spicules and actives penetrate deeply into the targeted layers. Once in the skin, glutathione triggers release of the actives, ensuring accurate delivery to the target layers and maximizing absorption, regeneration, and elasticity.

Question 2

How does ALTUM® differ from injectable skin boosters?

Accepted Answer

ALTUM® and injectable skin boosters target different layers of the skin and therefore serve different purposes. Injectable skin boosters primarily act within the dermal layer to improve hydration and volume, whereas ALTUM® focuses on precise basal membrane targeting to support the skin’s natural renewal process and skin quality. By addressing different depths and mechanisms, these treatments can work synergistically within a multilayer approach. When combined appropriately, they may enhance overall outcomes and support more comprehensive skin improvement.

Question 3

How do you verify that ALTUM® penetrates the skin and delivers active ingredients effectively?

Accepted Answer

Clinical data shows that as glutathione levels rise, more peptides are released from the ALTUM® system, resulting in enhanced collagen synthesis.
Nearly 90% of peptides are released within 24 hours, confirming glutathione-dependent activation.

For detailed experimental data and visualization studies, please refer to the related content.

Question 4

How deep do ALTUM® spicules penetrate into the skin?

Accepted Answer

Clinical trials demonstrate that ALTUM® spicules effectively penetrate beyond the stratum corneum and reach the lower epidermis — just above the dermal layer — the optimal zone for peptide delivery and skin regeneration.

Question 5

What are ALTUM® spicules made of?

Accepted Answer

Spicules are microscopic needle-like structures that form the skeletal framework of freshwater sponges. They are primarily composed of silica (SiO₂) or calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) in the form of fibrous spines.

Question 6

What is the size (length) of ALTUM® spicules?

Accepted Answer

ALTUM® spicules are precisely standardized in size and shape, measuring approximately 150–250 μm, which is comparable to the thickness of the human epidermis. This standardized size allows for accurate and reproducible delivery of active ingredients to the targeted epidermal layers with minimal invasiveness, without penetrating deeply into the dermis.

Question 7

Do ALTUM® spicules actually detach from the skin after treatment?

Accepted Answer

ALTUM® spicules are naturally eliminated from the skin after treatment. A significant portion detaches within 24 hours, and nearly all spicules are eliminated within 2–3 days, following the skin’s normal renewal process.

Question 8

What ingredients are used in ALTUM®?

Accepted Answer

ALTUM® is a spicule-based delivery technology. GHK peptide is a key active ingredient utilized within the ALTUM® system. The core ALTUM®-based product, PEPTAXEL, contains additional supporting ingredients.

For detailed product information, please refer to the link below.

Question 9

What types of studies have been conducted to evaluate ALTUM® technology?

Accepted Answer

ALTUM® technology has been evaluated through multiple study types, including:
 Human clinical studies assessing improvements in wrinkles, elasticity, skin density, texture, and pores
Skin penetration and spicule shedding studies, including biopsy-based evaluations
Comparative laboratory studies using artificial skin models and porcine skin to evaluate spicule penetration and absorption across different spicule-based products

ALTUM® is also protected by multiple international patents covering its technology and manufacturing process.

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