How Do Peptides for Skin Work?

Peptides may have the ability to reinforce protein content in the body. As we age, our body tends to produce less and less of a specific protein: collagen.

Collagen keeps our skin plump, taut, and bouncy. It is in high production from childhood until our early 20’s but starts to drop to 1% less every year, starting from our 30’s and stops in our 40’s.

Adding peptides to our skincare regimen helps the skin boost collagen production, and some peptide products can even help collagen stores maintain their production levels while supplementing them.

Since peptides are smaller than proteins, they can be easier for the skin in terms of absorption. They work as tiny messengers, giving signals to our skin that there has been an emergency and more collagen is needed.

So when you apply a peptide-rich cream or serum onto your skin, it doesn’t necessarily reverse time or provide a magic cure. Peptide creams help you trick your skin into thinking there’s an injury that needs attending to, and collagen production kicks into overdrive.