Peptides in Skincare - What are they? Should you be using them?
There are a few skincare ingredients in the beauty industry that seem to create such a loud buzz that they are impossible to ignore, and go on being intriguing long after the initial buzz has faded. Like Hyaluronic Acid and Retinol, Peptides are one of these revered ingredients that skincare fans consider a must-know. Why? Because they offer serious and measurable results - the kind of results that will have others asking just what you've been doing to your skin.
WHAT ARE PEPTIDES?
Peptides are short-chain amino acid proteins that are linked to the texture, strength and resilience of your skin. When applied topically they act like little messengers to the cells, encouraging better collagen and elastin production in your skin. They are usually well tolerated by all skin types, including sensitive skin, and will help to firm, smooth and rejuvenate the skin, making them ideal for ageing skin.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
Peptides offer multiple benefits for all skin types, and while we love them best for skin that is ageing, they will also benefit younger skin that might be dealing with breakouts, irritation or inflammation.
- Peptides are collagen stimulators that communicate with your other cells, encouraging them to produce more collagen and elastin in the skin, helping it to look firmer, more taut and more youthful.
- Peptides are also super hydrating so adding them in to your skincare helps boost skin’s moisture levels long term for increased softness and radiance.
- Peptides have antioxidant action, so they help protect against sun damage and environmental ageing - allowing your skin to focus on repair and rejuvenation.
- Peptides will work on your skin tone and texture, helping it to look visibly younger, plumper, brighter and firmer, while reducing the appearance of dark spots and melanin build up.
- Peptides can also help to reduce skin redness, inflammation and irritation, as well as having an anti-microbial action to reduce breakouts.
WHO SHOULD USE PEPTIDES?
Peptides are well tolerated by all skin types, including sensitive. They are ideal for most ages, particularly 30+ skin that is ageing.
As we age, we naturally loose firmness, elasticity and collagen in our skin. As Peptides help to rejuvenate and boost these very elements in the skin, they are ideal for those who are looking to positively support ageing skin for a more youthful, even and illuminated look.
HOW TO ADD PEPTIDES TO YOUR ROUTINE
Peptides can be found in lots of different make up and skincare, so it can be fairly easy to begin incorporating it into your daily routine.
We love Suntegrity's Impeccable Skin Sunscreen Foundation, SPF30 as a brilliant way to add peptides to our daily routine during the summer months. This dreamy sunscreen foundation is light, easy to blend, offers clean, mineral SPF protection as well as natural, semi-matte coverage for the skin.
We also adore Evolve Organic Beauty's Peptide 360 Face Serum and their Multi Peptide 360 Anti Ageing Face Cream, for a potent dose of Peptides every morning, as part of a nourishing skincare routine. These are super soothing and sensual to use on the skin, and offer visible results to support firmer, more youthful skin.
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