Collagen is a protein in the skin that keeps it firm, strong, and supple. As we age collagen production decreases and we notice enlargement of pores, wrinkles, fine lines, and skin thinning. Collagen is a protein made up of long chain amino acids. When collagen breaks down in the skin, it gets broken down into its short-chained relatives, amino acids or peptides. In this way the peptide then becomes a notification to the body that it needs to produce more collagen to repair the damage. We “trick” the body... by applying peptides topically to the skin.
Peptides in skin care have also been shown to have antioxidant properties that aid in skin healing and help protect from UV damage. In addition to the restoration benefits of peptides, they also may assist in release of hyaluronic acid in the skin for hydration.