Peptides are short-chain amino acids that act as the building blocks of protein. They help the body create proteins like collagen, elastin, and keratin and work to improve the skin’s resiliency, texture, strength and appearance. 

We all know that ageing is associated with decreased levels of collagen and elastin in the skin but the collagen molecule is way too big to be absorbed and utilized by the skin when applied topically. This is when messengers like peptides come into play, applying topical peptides will give the skin a signal to start making more skin essential proteins and rebuild and repair itself. These peptides are called Signal Peptides but there are other types of peptides that can do even more wonderful things for our skin.

There are Neurotransmitter Peptides which help to relax facial muscles reducing worry or laughing lines. Carrier Peptides that are able to deliver trace elements like copper and magnesium into the skin. Enzyme-Inhibitor Peptides which are particularly effective in reducing skin pigmentation by inhibiting melanocyte activation and reducing tyrosinase