So what the heck are peptides and why do I care?
Peptides are short chain amino acids that penetrate the Stratum Corneum (the top layer of your skin). They are synthetic and made in a lab.
Peptides make skincare more functional and help ingredients perform better. They are basically telling our skin to do something. I am all for using as natural of a skincare line as possible, but we still have to have products that actually do something positive for the skin!
Below is a list of commonly used Peptides, what they do and even what Skin Script product they are used in!
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
AKA Argireline, reduces fine lines and facial tension, has a Botox like effect on wrinkles great around the eye area, forehead or even the neck. Found in: Peptide Eye Serum and Tri-Peptide Eye Cream
Acetyl Octapeptide-3
AKA SNAP 8, reduces wrinkle depth. Found in: Vitamin C/Green Tea Serum
ChroNOline
Boosts Collagen, helps to smooth and soften the skin, helps to restore and restructure the skin, great for menopausal skin. Found in: Peptide Restoration Moisturizer
Copper Tripeptide-1
Promotes healing. Found in: Peptide Restoration Moisturizer
Human Oligopeptide-1 (EGF)
Helps to divide the cells quicker – and not to worry, this doesn’t come from a human, it is a chain of 53 amino acids. Found in: Peptide Restoration Moisturizer
Kollaren
Tells the circulatory system to kick on, helps lift and tone. Found in: Passionfruit Enzyme Treatment
Matrixyl Sythe’6
Has been used for years and is considered the Gold Standard in skincare and pro-aging ingredients. It is used to soften wrinkles. Found in: Ageless Hydrating Serum – 65% Hyaluronic Acid!
Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
Diminishes dark circles. Found in: Peptide Eye Serum
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Diminishes dark circles. Found in: Peptide Eye Serum
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Stimulates collagen. Found in: Tri-Peptide Eye Cream
Reproage™
Improves skin roughness and resolves texture issues. Found in: Peptide Restoration Moisturizer
So there you have the peptide story in a nutshell. Lab created, skin approved!
