What are peptides skin care and how does it work

It’s likely that on some occasion you have heard the term "peptide" for beauty, especially as a recommendation for your skin. Have you ever wondered what it is?

The beauty industry has enhanced collagen and now everyone knows how your skin can benefit from collagen treatments. Collagen is produced by your body in ample amount, and research has proved that it’s responsible for our tough, smooth and tight skin. It also improves skin elasticity and youthful bliss. 

On the other hand, people almost never explain what peptides truly are. Maybe some industries wouldn’t like you to know about it? Regardless of everything, peptides are a good way to take care of your skin.

If you know all the ways that exist to take care of your skin, surely you can make better decisions when investing in them. Now, let's start!

Peptides are protein molecules consisting of less than 50 amino acids linked together by an amide bond. Because they tend to be smaller and cannot take various forms like proteins, they are called peptides.
  
They can be classified as either oligopeptides or polypeptides having about 20 amino acids and more than 20 amino acids respectively. Peptides come together to form larger molecules that are known as proteins.
 
So, when you go for anti-aging skin treatment, and collagen is injected, the collagen breaks into smaller chains in order to effect the treatments in your skin properly. As you age, this collagen production is reduced and the peptides begin to break down on their own. Without any new collagens formed, you get wrinkles.

Maybe all this sounds very technical, but I will try to make you understand it better by presenting the options according to the types of skin that exist.

Since the discovery of the benefits of peptides, skin care industries has resulted in adding them into all skincare products. Now, we have peptide as collagen added into all of our body cream, facial cream, sunscreen and even special specific areas for the face, eye and chin.

It has become very popular because it is cost-efficient and less invasive when compared to other options like cosmetic surgery or Botox injections. 
 
The different types of peptide skin care include:

This is a combination of lipopeptides, fatty acids, and amino acids. It’s the main component you need for regeneration and healing of the skin as you age. Skin care products that contain this helps to boost collagen production.

This contains peptides with six chains and it helps to relax muscles in the face to prevent wrinkle line.

These are peptides chains that contain palmitic acid that can help your skin absorb more peptides than before. It is added in sunscreen to help add an extra layer of protection to your skin
 

These peptides are also available naturally in most proteins that we eat, which may include, egg, meat, fish beans, unripe plantains, and many nuts. An increase in the intake of these can help boost your collagen levels, which in turns become peptides on your skin.

Peptide skin care products have become so much in the market that you have hundreds of choices to pick from.  

Some of the common types of peptide skin care products include:

This product contains plant peptides that help to stimulate collagen production as a result, it gives your skin the right amount of thickness. In addition, it contains a natural and organic blend of ingredient to help refine fine lines without side effects. 

This product contains retinol, which is a vital component of vitamin A to help reduce wrinkles. It also contains vitamin C and a blend of natural herbs like turmeric and ginger to give your skin the glowing youth again.

This product from natural pasture-fed animals is sure to not give you any side effect. It is highly rich in peptides to help strengthen the skin and leave it wrinkle-free.

Peptide skin care products come in three well-known forms:

The topical peptides are in cream form and can be applied once or twice a day. The cream is applied after a bath with the area cleaned and dried with a towel. 

If the cream is suitable for both the body or face, then just put a little on the surface of your palm, rub it together and gently massage it onto your skin. If the peptide cream is for specific affected areas like around the eyes or lips, it should be massaged onto the areas. 

Oral peptides have been designed to boost the productions of growth hormones which in turn boost collagen production. This in turns stimulates the breakdown of these proteins to peptides that are used by the skin to enhance its looks and reverse the aging process. They are absorbed in the body without any resistance.

These are injectables that are administered to the specific areas affected by dermatologist professionals. They are called Botox injections and their effect is seen almost immediately.

With any type of skin care products, there are some advantages and disadvantages that should definitely be expected. 

As your skin ages, it loses a lot of traction due to the lack of peptides, so it's normal for many people to promote and prefer peptide-based products for the care of their skin. As a result, even without clinical research, there have been a lot of comments about them and here are some to consider before trying them out. 

Peptides skin care shows up very good results within a week of the application on wrinkled areas of the skin. It has the ability to revitalize the skin and reduce both surface and inter-dermal wrinkles and fine lines on the skin.

Antioxidants help to cleanse the body of toxins and have high healing properties. Peptides have been proved to reduce skin redness that is caused by a variety of reasons.

This is the basic reason why peptides were invented. To help reduce loose and saggy skin, fine wrinkles and reverse the aging process.

This way, you retain collagen longer on your skin than before.

This is usually common with injections and cream. The injection site may be tingling and you may not be able to resist scratching. This can be avoided with the cream by trying out a patch test and sleeping overnight. If you find no reaction then you are not allergic to the components. 

This can be in the form of swelling or redness on or around the area where the collagen has been applied.

This can either be a simple rash that will go away in a few days or an edema rash that will definitely need a doctor's attention.

Peptide injectable is the sole culprit of this side effect. The stiffen up the smooth muscles of the area, making it difficult to contract and give any facial expression.

Most side effects are well tolerated by the patients and there has never been any permanent damage to the skin. 

Being pregnant doesn’t mean you shouldn’t look beautiful. 

There are countless beauty products that are specially made and catered for pregnant mothers-to-be and peptide skin care products are generally considered safe for pregnant moms. 

The products that you should stay away from are those that include creamy retinol, since this peptide reinforces vitamin A, and it’s known to be associated with birth defects for the baby. Also, other non-peptidic products in their oils and hair products that can be toxic to the baby. 

In the end, it’s important that you always consult a doctor before buying or investing in any of these products.

Peptides are supposed to help us gain confidence in our skin and looks as aging takes their natural course. Their treatments have more benefits than much other skin care, anti-aging options. In conclusion, peptides for skin care should not be a thing to procrastinate about. 

Just get a good dermatologist to examine your skin and recommend one for you!