What are Collagen Peptides?

Dec 2, 2018 | Skincare

Peptides are one of the most promising anti-aging powerhouse discoveries

Peptides are chains of amino acids that are the building blocks of proteins in the skin. When peptides form a long chain of amino acids, they become proteins. When they are in a short chain of amino acids, they are able to penetrate the top layer of our skin and send signals to our cells to let them know how to function. Lets talk about a few of the most common and most effective forms of peptides:

-Collagen gives our skin its thickness and suppleness. When collagen breaks down in the skin (from age and environmental factors like the sun and stress), wrinkles form. Peptides applied topically to the skin can send a signal to collagen to prompt the formation of new collagen.

-Copper peptides, reduce inflammation. 

-Neuropeptides which claim to relax facial muscles, therefore reducing the appearance of wrinkles. Think non-evasive wrinkle reducer instead of  BOTOX!

Products we carry at Make Me Fabulous that contain peptides:

Refresh Eye Serum From Osmosis This multi-tasking eye serum is loaded with peptides and actives to boost collagen and elastin while reducing puffiness and dark circles to brighten and firm.

Quench Intense Moisturizer From Osmosis

Contains advanced peptides to aid in skin rejuvenation. It also contains high amounts of hyaluronic acid, organic shea butter, and jojoba seed oil to provide various lipids that restore the epidermal barrier.

IMAGE Skincare Ormedic Balancing Bio-Peptide Creme works overnight to repair skin at leave it replenished and hydrated. Also contains organic Japanese green tea, aloe vera, chamomile and grape seed to restore and balance the skin.

SKINLONGEVITY™ Vital Power Eye Gel Cream A lightweight eye gel cream, powered by mineral-rich long life herb, and peptides that hydrates and brightens the delicate skin around the eye area. Formulated without  Parabens, Sulfates, Phthalates

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