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Skin is made up mostly of collagen; it is the foundation that gives your skin its support and thickness. Young people have lots of collagen and taut, smooth skin. In contrast, older people have much less collagen and thinner, more wrinkled skin.

Collagen is a protein and is comprised of long chains of amino acids strung together, like chains of linked building blocks. When broken down, short segments of 3-5 amino acids form, called peptides. Peptides are not just junk collagen; these “mini proteins” are active molecules that pack a lot of power. Because long strands of peptides are hard for the skin to absorb, it is important to understand that all peptides are NOT equal.

Did you know that after the age of 18, we lose about 1% of our collagen every year? Science suggests that peptides are important to younger looking skin because they trigger the skin to produce more collagen. Small peptides can penetrate past the barrier function of the skin and deliver copper. Copper is critical for wound repair and serves as an antioxidant. Also, some peptides can relax muscles to minimize wrinkling. A little bit like Botox in a bottle- no needles needed!

If you are looking for powerful and high-tech anti-aging, look for some of these popular peptide based products that our customers love...

  1. 1. Movie stars like Courtney Cox adore Kinerase. Their C8 Peptide Intensive Treatment is fragrance free and hypoallergenic and ideal for those with even the most sensitive skin.
  2. Dr. Louise Peck's HydroPeptide products produce firmer skin with fewer lines and wrinkles. Use the Anti-Wrinkle Exfoliating Cleanser for the softest, smoothest skin ever!
  3. If you hate needles, but want Botox-like smooth skin, try Peter Thomas Roth's Un-Wrinkle Serum which contains a patent pending 6-peptide cocktail for your skin. This is science at its finest!