image credits: Carlijn Jacobs
By: Zayna Azimi
Peptides are the building blocks for many vital components of the skin (like collagen and elastin!) that keep our skin looking healthy and hot! If you're curious to learn more about the benefits of peptides, how they work, and how BiotechBeauty® uses them in our formulas, feel free to check out our blog here!
How It Started
Peptides have been around the block once or twice, first being utilized in skincare in the 1970s. In the 70s, scientist Lauren Pickart discovered copper peptides and isolated them for skincare use. She observed how they stimulated production of collagen and anti-inflammatory properties. But the turning point for peptides was really in the early 2000s when a few skincare companies began to incorporate them into their products.
Scared, Skeptical, or Curious to Learn More About Peptides?
We naturally have peptides in our bodies; however, these levels decline over time which is why they have become such an important ingredient in the anti-aging industry.
How It’s Going
Peptides will continue to be a big player in the skincare game. Thanks to their wide range of functions, including anti-inflammatory effects, anti-wrinkle properties, and skin renewal, they can be tailored to meet different skincare needs. And since peptides in skincare have been extensively researched for quite a long time, they're our go-to, science-backed addition to your routine (not to mention they have plenty of room for innovation– our fav!). There are already over thirty cosmetic peptides available with more on the way. Not to mention, peptides are a girl’s girl- she can work well with a plethora of other ingredients such as Vitamin C or niacinamide!
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