Ingredient Spotlight: Peptides
Peptides that Improve Skin:
Signal peptides are known to stimulate the production of collagen, elastin and other proteins that make the skin appear firmer and fuller.
Carrier peptides deliver copper and magnesium to the skin. Copper improves collagen production, enhances elasticity and combats the appearance of photoaging skin by brightening age spots.
Enzyme-inhibitor peptides slow the body’s natural process of losing collagen.
Peptides are a part of our skin’s natural healing process; they are also added to our skin care products to help stimulate collagen production and help relax facial muscles to smooth-out wrinkles. There are many different kinds of peptides, each producing a different effect in the skin. When collagen breaks down for any reason (Via lifestyle choices or general aging), it produces peptides; this process is called hydrolysis.
When peptides are applied to the skin topically, fibroblasts interpret it as a signal to produce new collagen, which successfully reduces the look of wrinkles. It’s pretty amazing that peptides can also inhibit nerve signals to soften fine lines caused by muscle movement, sort of like topical Botox.
The body begins producing less collagen as we age, usually starting in the mid-to-late 20s. After that, people lose about 1% of their collagen per year, and by age 40, collagen levels have dropped dramatically. Starting an anti-aging skin care routine at any age can help the look of your complexion, but starting it in your 20s and being consistent can help preserve your beauty much longer.
Peptide Rich Products:
This smooth and lightly fragrant, luxurious face cream can be used as a night cream or for dry skin types, night and day. Rich with cocoa butter, rosehip seed oil, plant stem cells and peptides, this cream screams antiaging! Fermented pomegranate enzymes gently exfoliate and help with moisture absorption, while aloe and seaweed work together to regenerate the skin, and finally, honeysuckle extracts soothe and calm. Not recommended for acne prone skin or extremely sensitive skin. 2 oz Glass Jar
