Let’s talk about PEPTIDES!!

Peptides are short chains of amino acids that are the building blocks of proteins that the skin needs to look and function its best (ex. collagen, keratin, and elastin.) Lab engineered peptides are used in skincare to send signals to the cells to create more collagen and elastin. The consistent use of products containing these peptides can lead to plumper, firmer skin.

​There are many types of peptides and peptide compounds that work differently. So depending on your skincare concern, there is a peptide or combination of peptides that target specific conditions including:

Oligopeptides (including Dermaxyl) : induce and stimulate new collagen growth.

Hexapeptides (including Argireline) : inhibit the movement of facial muscles acting in a similar way to Botox and improving the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines and improving skin texture and tone.

Palmitoyl oligopeptide and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 (including Matrixyl 3000): promote the production of collagen and hyaluronic acid and help protect against UV damage as well as fight inflammation.

Copper Peptides: enhance regeneration and healing as well as increase skin elasticity and firmness.

Below are a few of my favorite peptide products:

This 2 step product series contains a combination of vitamin A, C and E as well as Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 + Palmitoyl Oligopeptide (Matrixyl® 3000). This peptide compound is a synthetic combination of five natural amino acids, which when compared to Retinol, acts just as effectively but has the advantage of not inducing skin irritations or reactions. that help to support and maintain a radiantly youthful appearance.

Vita-Peptide Eye Gel contains essential vitamins, antioxidants and specially selected peptides for use on the delicate and sensitive eye area. It assists in hydrating the skin and minimizing the appearance of fine lines, helps skin to look younger for longer. At the same time, it helps to improve sun damaged skin cells and enhances the skin's natural sun protectors, giving skin a radiant glow.

Peptide Enriched Frown Serum is a unique combination of three wrinkle-fighting peptides. These peptides may help to prevent the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles as well as expression lines, especially in the forehead area.

Avance Moisturiser is a luxurious cream containing a trilogy of peptide complexes that assists in maintaining the appearance of the skin’s youthfulness by giving it an age-defying boost.

This 111Skin Black Diamond Eye Mask has been formulated to combat fine lines, wrinkles, and dehydration around the eye area.

This Eye Gel was scientifically formulated for use around the delicate eye area. Antioxidant & Peptide Eye Gel is rich in antioxidants, peptides and vitamins that assist in creating a more refreshed and youthful skin appearance. It works perfectly around the delicate eye area to help minimize the appearance of fine lines and intensely hydrate the look of the skin.