Peptides. You’ve probably heard of them before. They are one of the most talked about skincare ingredients. But what are they?
Peptides are not an overnight wonder. When you start using them you won’t wake up with gorgeous and changed skin. They’re not like an acid where the result is immediate. They work over long term use.
Peptides are the fundamental building blocks of your skin. They are essentially particles of protein (such as collagen, elastin and keratin) that are named amino acid chains. If you broke these chains of amino acids down, eventually you would be left with short chains of amino acids called peptides.
When you apply peptides topically to the skin, they act as messengers to the skin cells and trigger skin cells to build elastin and collagen. This in turn makes the skin look and act younger. However, this takes time to do, hence why it is not an overnight miracle.
Whilst peptides are good for stimulating collagen and elastin production, they are not a miracle worker and will only be able to do so much. This is why a routine that encompasses topical products like SPF, anti-oxidants and retinol is more beneficial.
I always like to include a peptide within my routine, be that in the form of a serum or within a moisturiser.
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Dr Jart Peptidin Firming Serum
Dr Jart Peptidin Radiance Serum
The Ordinary Buffet Serum
Do you use peptides in your routine?
