Peptides in skincare are being hailed as new wonder ingredients with brilliant anti-aging benefits – but what are peptides exactly? And what do peptides do? We talk you through the benefits of peptides and introduce you to the best peptide serums, moisturisers and creams out there.
What Are Peptides?
Peptides are short chains of amino acids that form the building blocks of collagen and elastin, two proteins responsible for skin’s elasticity and bounce. Without peptides, wrinkles can form and the skin begins to sag.
What Do Peptides Do?
Collagen and elastin naturally occur in the body. However, our ability to produce them slows down with age. That’s where peptides come in. They support the production of collagen and elastin to keep skin looking plumper and firmer for longer, and strengthen the skin barrier to protect against environmental damage, fine lines and wrinkles.
What Are The Benefits Of Peptides In Skincare?
Peptides, unlike fully formed proteins, are easily absorbed into the skin and combine to fight the signs of ageing. They can be seen as the flat packs of the skincare world! Their lightweight nature also allows them to be used in a broad range of skincare products.
Peptides In Skincare
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The best peptide serum
A peptide serum supports the production of collagen and elastin and helps to strengthen the skin barrier against the visible effects of pollution (think fine lines and rough skin).
Try using our Hyaluronic Wonder Oil Serum to see what a difference a protective peptide serum can make! Its unique 2 phase formula combines Moringa, Jojoba, and Pomegranate Oils with an anti-ageing blend to nourish, hydrate and firm. Expect noticeably softer skin and reduced lines.
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Peptide eye cream for dark circles
A good night’s sleep is integral to collagen and elastin production, but getting 8 hours isn’t always easy. Peptide eye creams are brilliant at supporting these essential proteins, preventing and reducing the look of bags, dark circles and wrinkles under the eyes.
For younger, brighter-looking eyes, we recommend using our Power Peptide Awakening Serum. It blends plumping Matrixyl Synthe 6™ with hydrating Hyaluronic Acid and stimulating Caffeine to restore the youthful sparkle to tired eyes and reduce the appearance of lines.
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Peptide moisturiser for younger, firmer skin
You don’t need to wait until bedtime to replenish your skin! Our Supercharged Hyaluronic Face and Neck Crème is a peptide moisturiser infused with hydrating Hyaluronic Acid that provides an instant boost of moisture in the morning to keep skin refreshed throughout the day. Plus, you can apply it generously at night and wake up to younger, firmer and flawless–looking skin.
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Peptide overnight face mask
To get more out of your sleep, why not apply our Beauty Sleep Recovery Face Mask overnight? Its active ingredient, Tetrapeptide (a type of peptide made up of 4 amino acids), helps to revitalise and rejuvenate skin while you sleep. It’s also infused with Calming Orange Flower Oil and Relaxing Lavender to induce a deeper slumber.
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Peptide cream
Peptide-based Body Butters, like our Youth Boosting Body Butter, capture one of the best qualities of peptides: their ability to just melt into the skin.
This peptide Body Butter doesn’t just moisturise the surface of the skin, it wraps the body in a luxurious buttery blanket that leaves skin feeling beautifully plump and looking evenly toned.
Check out our full range of plumping, firming, and smoothing peptide skincare products!
