“Peptides” is one of those words that pops up a lot in skincare and health products that may leave you scratching your head a little and thinking “what do they even do, and why are they in my skincare?”

Once we learned about what peptides are and what they do, we got pretty obsessed. After all, they’re an incredibly powerful ingredient, and we are beginning to believe they’re one of the most important ingredients in any skincare routine.

Let’s find out why peptides are going to be your new obsession, too!

What Are Peptides and How Do They Work? 

Although they sound super science-y, peptides are just a chain of amino acids that are naturally occurring in your skin and body. That’s right, you literally make peptides while you sleep!

They assist in the production of chemicals such as collagen and elastin. As we get older, our body naturally slows down the production of these chemicals. While some people may confuse peptides with proteins, there’s a slight difference between the two. Usually, peptides are smaller than proteins—consisting of around 2-50 amino acids. On the other hand, proteins are made up of 50 amino acids or more.

“Why Are There Peptides in My Skincare?”

Many wellness, health, and beauty products contain different kinds of peptides such as collagen peptides. Sometimes they go by their other name, polypeptides, but guess what? They’re kinda the same thing.

Peptides are included in skincare because applied to your skin, they work as messengers, giving your body a little nudge to let it know it needs to start making more collagen or elastin.

Let’s have a closer look at all the wonderful benefits of peptides.

For one, peptides are great for your skin because they help your body to increase collagen synthesis. Collagen helps to strengthen the skin—a necessity as we age and collagen production slows down. Low collagen production can lead to dry skin, and fine lines and wrinkles, which is why peptides are so useful in skincare. 

Peptides also help to boost your skin’s elastin, helping to make your dermal layer thicker, and the skin look oh-so-smooth. Throw in all the wonderful moisturisers and serums that hold your peptides, and you’ve got yourself happy, glowy skin!

When Should I Use Peptides?

If you’ve decided you need to have peptide serum into your daily skincare routine, (and after finding out how powerful they are, we don’t blame you!) make sure to apply it right after you’ve cleaned your skin, and just before moisturising.

There are a number of brilliant peptide serums that we’ve come to know and trust and that include a healthy boost of chemicals for your skin.

Some of our standout products are: DermaQuest Peptide Facial Booster, Societe Even Out and Cosmedix Elite Pepoxide. Every product bursting with peptide goodness, and ready to make you feel a million dollars.

You can browse these incredible brands in our online store, or consult with our talented skincare experts next time you’re visiting Nuovo Skin and Health.