7 Benefits of Peptides in Skincare For Strong, Healthy Skin | The Skinny Confidential

When it comes to skincare, we’re willing to put in the work. Whether that’s by interviewing the most incredible skincare professionals to get all their tips, creating products like Caffeinated Sunscreen for you all to enjoy, or spending hours researching the latest and greatest ingredients.

We also like to upgrade our day by maximizing our routines. A simple way to do this, without adding on too much time to your daily routine, is to optimize the ingredients you’re using. 

Peptides are one of the most promising ingredients currently making its rounds through the skincare industry. Peptides are a serious powerhouse when it comes to beauty. No wonder Lauryn included them in Brow Peptide. If you’re looking for thicker, fuller brows, the peptides in Brow Peptide can get you there. Just read the reviews and you’ll see how effective it is.

But, that’s not all peptides can do. There are so many benefits to adding peptides to your skincare routine. So today, we’ll be sharing a roundup of the many benefits you can get from using peptides for skin health. 

7 Benefits of Peptides in Skincare

Before we get into the amazing benefits of peptides for skin, let’s talk about what peptides actually are. This will help you understand exactly how the peptides are creating their magic in your skincare routine.

What Are Peptides In Skincare?

Peptides are short chains of amino acids, which are the building blocks of protein. So, you can kind of think of them as little chunks of protein. They’re easier for the skin to absorb than larger proteins, but they still give you all the benefits.

Peptides are found naturally in the skin, as well as being added to skincare products in order to promote healthy skin. They’re also found in supplements like Vital Proteins’ Collagen Peptides, which is an essential ingredient in the TSC Matcha Latte.

You may also remember peptides from our episode on peptide therapy with Drs. Craig and Keli Koniver. While peptide therapy is administered via IV, you can also get many benefits by applying peptides topically.

Are Peptides Necessary In Skincare?

The answer to this question depends on your skincare goals and the peptides you’re using. Some peptides may not be necessary for your skin personally, while others might be the magic ingredient. 

To determine if peptides are right for you, look at the benefits and compare them to your skincare goals. If you’re looking for anti-aging benefits, skin rehydration, anti-inflammatory properties, or skin texture/tone improvement, peptides can definitely get you there.

So, yeah, peptides may not be necessary for everyone, but chances are they’ll get you closer to your goals that much faster.

What Are Peptides Good For In Skincare?

Reduce fine lines and wrinkles.

If you’re looking for younger-looking skin, Peptides have an incredible ability to reverse the signs of skin aging, such as fine lines and wrinkles. 

Support collagen and elastin production.

Peptides reduce those fine lines and wrinkles by supporting collagen and elastin production. Collagen and elastin are the compounds that give us glowy, plump skin. 

Collagen is responsible for the structure of our skin cells. Basically, if we have enough collagen, our skin is firm and strong.

Elastin, on the other hand, gives our skin its elasticity. This is the ability of our skin to stretch and return to its original shape. We need elastin to fight sagging skin.

Remember: peptides are short chain amino acids, which are the building blocks of protein. Know what collagen and elastin are? Proteins. So, by topically penetrating the skin with the building blocks of collagen and elastin, we support the production of collagen and elastin. And it leaves you with the glowiest, plumpest skin.

Decrease inflammation and redness.

Some peptides are considered antimicrobial peptides. These peptides have immunomodulatory effects, meaning they can interact with and influence your immune system, which may reduce inflammation.

Other peptides can inhibit the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines. Pro-inflammatory cytokines are these proteins that sustain an inflammatory response. They’re there for a reason, but they can sometimes become overactive, leading to many different chronic conditions such as chronic acne, IBS, rheumatoid arthritis, and neuropsychiatric disorders. When these peptides inhibit the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, they stop inflammation at its source. 

Peptides can also enhance cellular communication, which is necessary for wound healing and cell repair. This can decrease inflammation as well.

Promote cell turnover for a radiant complexion. 

Peptides contribute to processes like cell regeneration by stimulating fibroblasts. Fibroblasts are these cells that support the formation of the body’s connective tissues. They secrete collagen, elastin, and other components of the extracellular matrix (ECM), which provides structural support and framework for tissues and organs. 

This study found that peptides in combination with Vitamin C led to significantly faster cell turnover when compared to those not using the formulation. This increased speed in cell turnover helps brighten your skin tone. If you’re looking for how to get glass skin, peptides can help you.

Increase your antioxidant protection.

Certain peptides have antioxidant properties, increasing your protection from environmental stressors.

Antioxidants have the very important job of helping us neutralize free radicals. Free radicals are unstable molecules that your body produces in response to environmental stressors, like toxins in your cleaning products, smoking, UV radiation, and more. A buildup of these cells can cause cell damage and may increase your likelihood of cancer. 

Peptides neutralize free radicals and give you protection from those environmental stressors. Of course, they can only neutralize so much, so it’s important to keep your contact with environmental stressors low. 

HOT TIP: If you’re looking to reduce the environmental stressors in your life, stalk Lauryn’s non-toxic product guide or her dopamine menu to keep your nervous system and self-care in check. You can also pick up TSC’s Non-Toxic Candle for the perfect mood lighting, WITHOUT the headache.

Say goodbye to acne.

By reducing the incidence of inflammation and irritation, as well as by strengthening the skin barrier’s response to environmental stressors, peptides can help minimize breakouts. Over time, this will help improve skin texture, as well as skin tone. 

Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.

When you’ve got a strong natural skin barrier that’s supported with plenty of collagen and elastin, your skin is more easily able to retain moisture. For dry or dehydrated skin, this benefit is a game-changer.

HOT TIP: Double up on skin hydration by utilizing peptides AND hydrating from within with Beauty Salt. It’s full of hydrating electrolytes, plumping pearl powder, and repairing colostrum. It seriously upgrades your water.

How To Use Peptides In Skincare Routine

Choose the right skincare product.

You’ve got options when it comes to where in your skincare routine you’d like your peptides. We recommend using a peptide serum in addition to your Brow Peptide, but peptides are also added to moisturizers, creams, masks, and lip treatments.

Be aware of what other ingredients you’re using in your skincare routine and how they interact with peptides. For example, peptides work great with hyaluronic acids, as they can boost skin hydration. On the other hand, peptides and alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) don’t mix so well because the acidity in AHAs can break down the peptide structures.

Double cleanse & tone. 

Staci Christie taught us that most people don’t get their skin clean enough (especially at night). So, for the peptides to be their most effective (AKA without environmental toxins getting in the way), we need to double cleanse.

For more skincare tips from Lauryn’s favorite facialist, check out the The Him & Her Show episode with Staci Christie.

Apply serums first.

You want to apply your lightest products first, before applying heavy moisturizer. Since this is one of the first steps, we find peptides are very effective in serums.You know this if you read GTFOOTS.

Moisturize.

Follow up with a moisturizer to seal in the peptides.

Apply Caffeinated Sunscreen.

Of course we never go anywhere without sun protection. We love Caffeinated Sunscreen because it also tightens and hydrates. Not to mention the phenomenal benefits of caffeine in skincare.

HOT TIP: Use Brow Peptide to boost your brow growth, too.

Peptides aren’t only for your skin. They can help your eyebrows grow like crazy. Pick up some Brow Peptide and see for yourself.

Peptides are a powerful ingredient in skincare products.

Have a peptide product you already know and love? Let us know down below! We wanna hear all about it. 

x, The Skinny Confidential team.

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