Peptides in Skincare

Peptides are amino acids that make up certain proteins needed by the skin. Collagen is made of three polypeptide chains, so adding peptides can stimulate your skin to make collagen that can lead to firmer, and younger-looking skin.
The body makes collagen naturally, but production slows down after age 25, for this our skin begins to look dull, fine lines and wrinkles appear as well, and that glowing youthful skin is no more.

PEPTIDES BENEFITS

Peptides work by stimulating the production of collagen and hyaluronic acid, two natural components of the skin that support the skin structure, their loss results in wrinkles and sagging skin.

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1. Stronger and healthier skin barrier.
   
2. Reduce wrinkles.
   
3. Diminishes fine lines.
   
4. Firmer skin due to increase of elastin.
   
5. Skin repair.
   
6. Even skin tone.
   
7. Locks in hydration
   
8. Clear skin, no more breakouts. Some peptides are antimicrobial.
   

Learn more about the benefits here.

How do they work?

When you apply any product on your skin, your body detects this as a signal that your body needs to heal or produce something, in this case peptides are detected and your body's natural healing process is activated. 
Dr. Robinson recommends opting for products that are not easily washed off the skin, like a moisturizer, eye cream or serum.
While peptides work well with other ingredients, including vitamin C, antioxidants, and hyaluronic acids. You need to ask your dermatologist before starting any new product, also using a peptide with an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) will actually make the peptides work less efficiently.

How and when to use them

• For maximum effectiveness, peptides should be applied twice a day, during the morning and night time skincare routines.
• Getting a facial peel before applying peptide products will help peptides penetrate the skin more deeply. 

We recommend

Matrixyl* 10% + HA formulated by The ordinary is a great and affordable serum thta you might want to try.

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Buffet + Copper peptides is a multi-technology peptide serum that targets various visible signs of aging.

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Mario Badescu, offers have some options for you to check, such as a super peptide serum and a renewal cream, just the perfect pair to use on your daily routine.

We also love the Peptide cure ampoule by Esthemax, these penetrates the skin deeper and are great when performing nanoneedling/mesotherapy.