What ingredient should be in skin care products?
Why peptides are useful in cosmetics (photo: Freepik)
Peptides in cosmetics have become increasingly popular. Peptides are most commonly used in face care products: creams, masks, serums, and boosters, according to the Real Simple website.
What are peptides?
Peptides are amino acids that are referred to as the building blocks of certain proteins needed by the skin, such as collagen and elastin.
Peptides are essential for the structure and function of the skin, including elasticity, texture, and overall appearance. When peptides join together, they form the building blocks of all proteins. The most important protein in the skin is collagen
Peptides stimulate the collagen and elastin fibers in the body, which naturally decrease with aging. By regularly using a product with anti-aging peptides, you can help your body produce new collagen, making your skin look firmer.
They can also help to reduce redness, ease inflammation, and help skin appear firmer.
When peptides are added to skincare products, these products improve tissue and cellular repair and help prevent and treat common signs of aging.
Effects of using peptides in skincare
Depending on the type, peptides can have different effects. However, they are most commonly used in anti-aging cosmetics.
They can affect:
- strengthening and smoothing the skin
- reducing the appearance of facial wrinkles
- even out skin tone
- lightening pigmentation
- moisturizing dry and dehydrated skin
- synthesis of collagen and elastin
- regeneration of the skin and improvement of its regenerative capacity
When to avoid peptides
If something irritates your skin or causes acne or a rash, you should not use it.
You should first test it on a separate area of your skin to avoid serious problems, especially for those with sensitive skin. However, peptides are not an irritating ingredient for most people.
You should avoid combining direct acids with peptides. This is because peptides are susceptible to hydrolysis, which breaks the bonds between peptides, reducing their effectiveness and turning them into individual amino acids.
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