Peptides are one of the most talked-about ingredients of the moment,  especially when it comes to anti-age skincare, they demonstrate  remarkable benefits including revitalization, making the skin stronger, and  more resilient, while also providing a glowing, plump look. So are they  essential for your routine or are they just another trend bypassing us  soon? Are they expensive and do they work? Our experts are here to  answer some of your questions regarding implementing peptide-based  products into your daily routine.  

Peptides are the building blocks of proteins, including  keratin, elastin, and collagen. They are so-called short chain amino acids and occur naturally in our bodies.  When multiple peptides link together, they are called  proteins which play a big role in various processes such  as immune response, growth, homeostasis, and  reproduction. There are many different peptides, natural  or synthetic and they differ in which amino acids they  contain and how long the chain of those amino acids is.  

We know various types of peptides: signal peptides, carrier peptides  (cooper peptides), NIP2, enzyme inhibitor peptides, and structural  peptides, which through different mechanisms stimulate collagen or other  protein (elastin, keratin) production or try to minimize its degradation

How is the lack of peptides connected to skin  aging?

Collagen and elastin are naturally made in our skin. They are the most  important components that keep our skin plump, and firm. The problem is  that the older we are, the less collagen and elastin we have. The lack of  collagen occurs naturally as we age, which can lead to loss of firmness  and change in texture within the overall appearance of our skin.  

You may ask how are peptides connected to collagen. Collagen and elastin are in fact made of peptide chains. Different kinds of  peptides stimulate the production of Collagen and some other proteins like  elastin, which are all responsible for various beneficial functions and  processes in our skin.

As Collagen molecules are too big to absorb through your skin to  replenish lost collagen, the peptides, on the other hand, can be absorbed  more easily through the skin, and this is what your body needs to produce  more collagen and elastin.  

Our experts are here to calm the confusion – there is no rule about which  product to use, but knowing what your individualized preferences and  needs are is key – as they can be either in the form of a serum,  moisturizer, cream, or drops.  

Whichever product suits your needs best, peptides are considered an  essential ingredient in the fight against aging and should be part of your  everyday skincare routine, bringing you all the welcoming benefits.  However, if you are specifically on the lookout to give your skin all the  replenishment and a bit of a glow-up, our MULTIPEPTIDEX® collection  is the perfect boost that can be added to your routine.  

Driven by innovative skincare technology and scientifically rejuvenating  formulation, this line is designed to replace what your skin has lost over  time and speed up the recovery of your skin’s barrier function by  supporting natural self-repair mechanisms. 

It imitates the body’s own mechanisms of producing collagen, slowing  collagenase, and decreasing the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and  sagging skin.  

Here are the three best products from the line you can combine all  together for the best results as recommended by our experts, or use  separately as needed. 

Our conclusion 

Peptides are definitely worth implementing into your routine, whether it’s  for their anti-aging benefits, providing additional moisture, or if you’re just  looking to improve your skin’s firmness, peptide-based products should  become your staple.