Peptides are the name given to chains of amino acids. If there are fewer than 50 amino acids in a chain, it is called a peptide. If there are more than 50, it is called a protein. Our skin consists of a large proportion of proteins. Both collagen and elastin are actually proteins. The upper layers of our skin consist mainly of keratin, which is also a protein. Peptides are therefore found naturally in our skin, and very few react negatively to their administration. There are countless peptides, so it is important to use the right ones, which can affect the skin cells in the way we want.
- Strengthens skin structure
- Combats lines and wrinkles
- Improves skin elasticity
- Increases moisture balance
- Reduces sensitivity
- Reduces uneven pigmentation
Peptides are the building blocks of the skin, and a collective name for a large group of ingredients. It is not always easy to identify them in products. Look for these in the ingredient list, for example:
Palmitoyl Oligopeptide (also known as Matrixyl, a neuropeptide that reduces fine lines)
Acetyl Hexapeptide (Argireline, a muscle relaxing peptide)
Palmitoyl Tripeptide (a peptide that increases skin firmness)
Myristoyl Pentapeptide (a peptide that increases skin moisture levels)
Hexanoyl Dipeptide (a cell renewal peptide)
We only use documented peptides and often have several varieties of peptides in the same product, which work well together.