In fact, many of them have major benefits for skin.
Takepolypeptides, for example.
These benefits are partly what make it such a popularanti-agingskincare ingredient.
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What Are Polypeptides?
Having sudden flashbacks of junior high science class?
Who should use it:Generally, polypeptides are safe for all skin types.
Don’t use with:AHAs may reduce the efficiency of peptides.
“Peptides are essentially fragmented portions of proteins.
“Peptides can be included in serums, moisturizers, and masks,” Gilbert explains.
“By acting as messengers, signal peptides can trigger collagen synthesis, which then increases skin firmness.”
Do Peptides Really Work?
Unfortunately, there’s much more research needed to confirm if peptides truly hold anti-aging powers.
(For some context, many polypeptide-infused skincare products claim results as goodor betterthan the treatment.)
In other words, things like this (versus peptides alone) will act as a cherry on top.
Generally, however, polypeptides are safe to use twice daily.
We recommend Drunk Elephant’s Protini Polypeptide Cream and Cocokind’s Resurection Polypeptide Cream.
Vitamin C and peptides work synergistically together, improving skin’s texture and trapping moisture.
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Linus Pauling Institute.Peptides and skin health.
Updated October, 2012.
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