{"id":45036,"date":"2023-10-09T17:21:38","date_gmt":"2023-10-09T04:21:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/?p=45036"},"modified":"2023-10-09T17:33:36","modified_gmt":"2023-10-09T04:33:36","slug":"power-of-peptides","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/power-of-peptides\/","title":{"rendered":"peptides: the holy grail ingredient for plumper skin?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"45036\" class=\"elementor elementor-45036\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-05e0ce8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"05e0ce8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b06da6d\" data-id=\"b06da6d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b581d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6b581d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 05-08-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Collagen. It\u2019s the skincare buzzword that promises radiant and plump skin \u2013 but how does it work? And more importantly, how do we get more?\u00a0<\/p><p>Collagen is the most common protein found in the body (accounting for 30% of our total protein content), which supports the health of our muscles, bones, connective tissues and, you guessed it \u2013 skin. Once we get to a certain age our body\u2019s natural collagen production starts to dwindle; it\u2019s widely agreed that we start losing 1% of our collagen reserves each year of our 30s, and by 40, our collagen count drops dramatically, which results in thinner, drier and cr\u00eapey-looking skin.\u00a0<\/p><p>Fortunately, collagen\u2019s magic power is that stimulating its growth causes a domino effect. Meaning, the more collagen you have, the more your body is able to produce and maintain the precious protein \u2013 and there are plenty of ways to boost collagen production. Enter: peptides.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-36f8e2e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"36f8e2e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a0121b7\" data-id=\"a0121b7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-028391c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"028391c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 05-08-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-large\">harnessing the power of peptides<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69c54c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"69c54c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>endota skin expert and education coordinator Kimberley Conboy explains that peptides are small fragments or \u2018pieces\u2019 of protein molecules that act as chemical messengers in the skin: \u201cWe often refer to them as signal peptides because they tell cells what to do, and for the skin this is signalling collagen production through fibroblasts, your skin\u2019s cells that help form connective tissues.\u201d\u00a0<\/p><p>Think of peptides as the building blocks of proteins such as collagen, elastin and keratin \u2013 all of which are crucial in promoting strong and healthy skin. When applied topically via moisturisers, serums and creams, peptides prevent the deterioration of the crucial bonds and act as an (sk)insurance policy that keeps our complexion looking firm, radiant and even-textured for longer.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1b22587 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1b22587\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6fda0a7\" data-id=\"6fda0a7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd20793 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fd20793\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-large\">who should be using peptides? <\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0f5ea0c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0f5ea0c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-84618a2\" data-id=\"84618a2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f87c0c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0f87c0c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The beauty of peptides is that they\u2019re one of the few ingredients that are both gentle and powerful, making them a great addition to any skincare routine regardless of your skin type. \u201cPeptides are performance-specific, meaning they\u2019re created to specifically activate or alleviate an element of skin function \u2013 whether that be improving hydration, addressing pigmentation or targeting premature ageing\u201d, says Kimberley. \u201cThese messaging agents help skin cells perform at their best, and those noticing fine lines and wrinkles will see great results from using peptide-rich skincare thanks to their hydrating and skin-smoothing properties.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b92ec16\" data-id=\"b92ec16\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b12d9ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b12d9ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 05-08-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Peptide-8.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-45039\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Peptide-8.jpg 500w, https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Peptide-8-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Peptide-8-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Peptide-8-160x160.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3a1452f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3a1452f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-211518d\" data-id=\"211518d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27c98ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"27c98ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In other words, you don\u2019t need to have a particular concern in order to benefit from peptides \u2013 they\u2019re suited to anyone wanting to future-proof their skin, and unlike retinol (another powerhouse in stimulating collagen production), peptides don\u2019t require a staggered introduction as your skin doesn\u2019t need time to adjust.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-87256f4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"87256f4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8c9f701\" data-id=\"8c9f701\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d6be59 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4d6be59\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-large\">the peptides to know (and where to find them)<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0f05dea elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0f05dea\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0ac5f91\" data-id=\"0ac5f91\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da45571 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"da45571\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Understanding what to look out for is paramount in ensuring you\u2019re getting the most out of your products. The first thing to note is that ingredients are listed in descending order of concentration, meaning that the ingredients at the top of the list will be the punchiest and hardest working in the lineup.\u00a0<\/p><p>It\u2019s common to see the primary ingredient being water or aqua, as all active ingredients need a base to work with. By the same token, ingredients listed lower on the label are less concentrated but that isn\u2019t always a bad thing \u2013 some actives are deliberately less potent in order to support or increase the efficacy of a hero ingredient higher on the list.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3538376 elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3538376\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f0bf043\" data-id=\"f0bf043\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ccf73bb elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ccf73bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Identifying peptides in skincare products can be done by scanning the ingredients list for specific names. Look out for terms such as peptide, oligopeptide, hexapeptide or polypeptide \u2013 all of these are peptides, but the prefix to their names speak to how many amino acids they consist of. Some commonly used peptides include Matrixyl, Argireline, Octapeptide, Copper Peptide, and Snap 8\u2122.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bb1161a\" data-id=\"bb1161a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d741382 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d741382\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/The-Power-of-Peptides.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-45040\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/The-Power-of-Peptides.jpg 500w, https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/The-Power-of-Peptides-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/The-Power-of-Peptides-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/The-Power-of-Peptides-160x160.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-16f07e0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"16f07e0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f519aed\" data-id=\"f519aed\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-acea748 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"acea748\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Snap 8\u2122 in particular is known as an anti-wrinkle peptide that relaxes the look of expression lines with a stimulating synthesis of collagen and elastin to help restore your skin\u2019s \u2018bounce\u2019 and strength. It targets expression lines by reducing the muscle contractions responsible for causing wrinkles, in turn smoothing the appearance of fine lines and prevents the formation of deeper wrinkles (see what we mean about future-proofing the skin?)<\/p><p>Snap 8\u2122 is one of the holy-grail ingredients utilised in the endota <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/product\/grooming\/peptide-firming-moisturiser-50ml\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Age\u2122 Peptide Firming Moisturiser<\/a><\/strong><\/span> and has been clinically proven to boost skin\u2019s firmness by 43% when used daily. Kimberely also recommends the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/product\/all-products\/category\/face\/peptide-8-hyaluronic-serum\/\">New Age\u2122 Peptide 8 Hyaluronic Serum<\/a><\/strong><\/span>,\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/product\/all-products\/category\/face\/potent-brightening-serum-30ml\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Age\u2122 Potent Brightening Serum<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0and\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/product\/all-products\/category\/face\/power-serum-sheet-mask\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Age\u2122 Power Serum Sheet Mask<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0which are all packed with powerful peptides and deliver visible results.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-faaaf15 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"faaaf15\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5987d34\" data-id=\"5987d34\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63f2f76 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"63f2f76\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-large\">peptide pairing: the do\u2019s and don\u2019ts<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-512fed7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"512fed7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Few ingredients work best in isolation, and in the case of peptides, there are a number of pairings which further boost their benefits. For instance, \u201cHyaluronic acid makes for a dreamy duo when paired with peptides as it provides intense hydration, maximising plumping effects. Antioxidants like vitamin C and green tea extract can enhance the skin&#8217;s defence against free radicals, bolstering the anti-ageing benefits of peptides\u201d Kimberely explains. Additionally, peptides are complemented by ingredients like retinol, niacinamide, and ceramides, as they work harmoniously to target multiple skin concerns.<\/p><p>On the other hand, while peptides are generally safe and well-tolerated, it is essential to avoid combining them with ingredients that may compromise their efficacy. Strong acids, such as alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) or beta hydroxy acids (BHAs), may lower the pH level of the formulation and potentially disrupt the peptide&#8217;s structure.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-417e703 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"417e703\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-97ca1f0\" data-id=\"97ca1f0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98811e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"98811e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-medium\">peptide do's<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a98a1c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a98a1c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>Do<\/strong>\u00a0pair peptides with hyaluronic acid for intense hydration.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li><p><strong>Do<\/strong>\u00a0use peptides with vitamin C and green tea extract to boost its anti-ageing benefits.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bb01182\" data-id=\"bb01182\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ebc304 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9ebc304\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-medium\">peptide don'ts<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cac6838 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cac6838\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><p><strong>Don&#8217;t<\/strong>\u00a0combine peptides with strong acids like AHAs or BHAs.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Don&#8217;t<\/strong>\u00a0use peptides that list mineral oils, parabens and artificial fragrances as ingredients as they can affect the skin&#8217;s absorption of the peptide.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-05024b7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"05024b7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-576603e\" data-id=\"576603e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16e5996 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"16e5996\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Above all, Kimberley says that \u201cyou want to ensure the peptide ingredients can penetrate the skin in order to work their magic, so avoid formulations listing mineral oils, parabens and artificial fragrances as these block the surface of your skin and prevent the product reaching the cells it needs to.\u201d<\/p><p>Introducing peptides to your skincare regime offers a gentle and sustainable way to protect against environmental stressors and unlock your skin\u2019s true potential as it ages.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Collagen. 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