What is Peptides?
Short chains of amino acids that act as messengers to trigger collagen production and skin repair. "Botox in a bottle" for some types. Gentler anti-aging option.
✅Key Benefits
- ✓Stimulates collagen and elastin production
- ✓Reduces fine lines and wrinkles
- ✓Improves skin firmness
- ✓Accelerates wound healing
- ✓Strengthens skin barrier
- ✓Reduces expression lines (Argireline)
- ✓Copper peptides: anti-inflammatory
🎯Best For
Anti-agingSensitive skinFine linesLoss of firmnessPost-procedure healing
📋How to Use
Use AM and PM. Apply to clean skin before moisturizer. Wait 15 min after acids (low pH denatures peptides). Consistent use for 12+ weeks needed. Layer under retinoids for synergy.
⚗️RECOMMENDED CONCENTRATION: Varies by type: Matrixyl 3000 (3%), Argireline (10%), Copper peptides (1-2%)
⚠️Avoid Mixing With
- ✕Direct acids (low pH denatures peptides)
- ✕High-strength vitamin C
💚Pairs Well With
- ✓Niacinamide
- ✓Hyaluronic Acid
- ✓Retinoids
- ✓Vitamin C derivatives
- ✓Ceramides
🚫Avoid If
- ⚠Active acne (some peptides may worsen)
- ⚠Immediately after strong acids
🔬Scientific Evidence
Matrixyl 3000: 45% wrinkle reduction in 2 months (Mibelle study). Argireline: "Botox-like" effects, reduces depth by 30%. Copper peptides: promotes wound healing and collagen. Variable quality/efficacy among commercial products.
⚡Important Warnings
- !Results take 12+ weeks
- !Avoid strong acids (pH <4) at same time
- !Quality varies widely between brands
- !Some may cause breakouts in acne-prone
💡Fun Facts
- ★Matrixyl (Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1) mimics broken collagen
- ★Copper peptides turn skin blue-green (don't worry!)
- ★Argireline called "topical Botox" (controversial)
- ★Body naturally produces peptides - these supplement