Peptides
TYPE OF INGREDIENT
Protein
COMMONLY FOUND IN
Serums, creams
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF PEPTIDES?
Peptides have many benefits for the skin. When used topically, they have been shown to stimulate collagen production and improve wrinkles.1 They can also support skin barrier repair and renewal.
WHAT ARE PEPTIDES?
Peptides are short chains of amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins. There are three main categories of cosmeceutical peptides: signal peptides, carrier peptides and neurotransmitter-affecting peptides.2 In skincare, peptides work by utilizing signal peptides to stimulate collagen synthesis and carrier peptides to enhance delivery of elements needed for skin health.
ARE PEPTIDES SAFE IN ALL SKIN TYPES AND TONES?
Peptides are generally safe for all skin types and tones.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
There are no known contraindications for this ingredient when used in skincare products.
Sources:
- Jeong S, Yoon S, Kim S, Jung J, Kor M, Shin K, Lim C, Han HS, Lee H, Park KY, Kim J, Chung HJ, Kim HJ. Anti-Wrinkle Benefits of Peptides Complex Stimulating Skin Basement Membrane Proteins Expression. Int J Mol Sci. 2019 Dec 20;21(1):73.
- Lupo MP, Cole AL. Cosmeceutical peptides. Dermatol Ther 2007; 20:343-9.
Toral Vaidya, MD, MPH
Author
Toral Vaidya, MD, MPH, is a dermatology resident physician at Weill Cornell Dermatology in New York City. Her clinical interests include skin of color dermatology, cosmetic dermatology and skincare education. She has been involved with medical writing for the last 10 years.
