HydroPeptide

Peptides have been widely thought to help preserve and boost collagen and therefore helping the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. But do polypeptides actually do anything? POLYPEPTIDES TYPE OF INGREDIENT: Protein MAIN BENEFITS: Smoothes fine lines, increases collagen production, decreases the appearance of pores. WHO SHOULD USE IT: Generally, polypeptides are safe for all skin types. HOW OFTEN YOU CAN USE IT: For maximum effectiveness, polypeptides should be applied during both morning and nighttime skincare routines. WORKS WELL WITH: Getting a facial peel before applying peptide products will help peptides penetrate the skin more deeply. DON'T USE WITH: AHAs will reduce the efficiency of peptides. Polypeptides can best be understood as "small chemical compounds composed of short-chain amino acids, which are the building blocks of protein. Peptides tell your cells to produce more collagen: one of the major building blocks of the skin. So by applying them directly to your skin, you're telling your body it needs to make more collagen. Peptides are essentially fragmented portions of proteins. So when they're used in skincare, the objective is for those fragments of collagen to stimulate collagen growth. Peptides can be included in serums, moisturizers, and masks,They are also included in some topical serums used after micro-needling or superficial laser procedures to increase the penetration of the peptide and help the skin recover from the procedure. When used in cosmetic skin products, peptides fall into three main categories: signal peptides, carrier peptides, and those that inhibit nerve signals. By acting as messengers, signal peptides can trigger collagen synthesis, which then increases skin firmness. BUT....... There just has not been significant scientific data on peptides for anti-aging, and they may not be as effective as the tried-and-true retinoids, AHAs, and antioxidants. Plus, the word 'peptide' can be used generically to describe any short chain of amino acids, so that term can easily be used for marketing even if the product does not contain a known active ingredient. Not to say that it’s not an ingredient that could have some benefits so it’s always worth a try! Here are some of the best products with polypeptides if you want to give it a go. HydroPeptide - Face Lift Moisturizer (grading on reviews I’ve seen) The Ordinary - Matrixyl* 10% + HA I personally use this and have seen results!! See my previous review. DRUNK ELEPHANT - Protini Polypeptide Cream (rating based on reviews I’ve seen) A lot of people love this but personally I’d rather use the Ordinary Martrixyl. PAULA'S CHOICE - Peptide Booster (ratings based on reviews I’ve seen) Do you use peptides? What are your thoughts on them? 🤔

So I’m being honest y’all, my skin care routine was terrible. I mean terrible if I had any at all 6 months ago. That was until I feel like I may have had a little mid-life crisis at 28 and I’m a nurse, so you know the “maskne” was a real thing in my life. So I dove right in. My face has done a complete 180 and your girl looks better than she did in high school! With that being said I have played around with a few toners and I kind of thought I was doomed to feel like my skin was being dipped in straight alcohol when I put toner on. Until I found this! HydroPeptide - Pre-Treatment Toner Omg this is my best friend! It is so light! I’m not getting the burning sensation at all. It adds that extra little clean feeling with every use. I love how my skin discoloration is literally evening out in just a little over two weeks! It feels so light and has a slight scent of orange. Which I don’t know about y’all but I love that smell! So let’s go over the basics I suppose.. 💋 Good for ALL Skin types! 💋 Helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles 💋 Brightens and Evens out discoloration 💋 You don’t feel like your face is dipped in alcohol! 💋 This product is Vegan and Cruelty Free and does not contain any gluten, parabens, phthalates, or sulfates! ❄️ Give this toner a 5/5 and will continue to buy it! We are soulmates! ❄️

Two of my favorite serums & BEST SELLERS!!! LumaPro-C evens out discoloration, nourishes, & brightens the skin. Firma-Bright: 20% Vitamin C, free-radical fighting antioxidants & radiance boosting peptides improve the appearance of dullness, fine lines and wrinkles. I have been noticing a difference on my skin. Been looking brighter & glowy. I use this everyday morning and night. I use the lumapro AM & firma bright PM.

Two of my favorite serums & BEST SELLERS!!! LumaPro-C evens out discoloration, nourishes, & brightens the skin. Firma-Bright: 20% Vitamin C, free-radical fighting antioxidants & radiance boosting peptides improve the appearance of dullness, fine lines and wrinkles. I have been noticing a difference on my skin. Been looking brighter & glowy. I use this everyday morning and night. I use the lumapro AM & firma bright PM.