Peptides are amino acid chains that form the building blocks of the skin. There are 20 amino acids that can be used as "peptide alphabet".

If you combine two or more of these amino acids and join them, you will get a peptide chain. These chains send specific messages that benefit the general health and structure of the skin.

By combining amino acids freely, you can create thousands of peptide combinations that stimulate cell-to-cell communication, affecting the skin in a variety of ways.

Which messages are sent?

• Promote collagen and elastin production - fibroblast activity
• Increase in skin firmness
• Prevention of muscle contraction
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• Reduction of inflammation and swelling
• Thickening of the dermal matrix
• Even skin tone
• Healing and repair

How do I know if my skin care products contain peptides?

Since there are several peptides used in skin care, it is not always easy to identify them by name only. Look in the ingredients (INCI) for names like Palmitoyl Oligopeptide (also known as Matrixyl, a neuropeptide that reduces fine lines), Acetyl Hexapeptide (Argireline, a muscle-relaxing peptide), Palmitoyl Tripeptide (a skin-tightening peptide), Myristoyl Pentapeptide Peptide known to increase skin moisture) or hexanoyl dipeptide (a cell renewal peptide).