Peptides
Peptides are short chains of amino acids — the building blocks of proteins — that act as biological messengers within the skin. When applied topically, they communicate with skin cells to trigger specific responses: stimulating collagen production, relaxing muscle tension that causes expression lines, supporting barrier repair, and promoting overall skin renewal.
Think of peptides as smart signals. Rather than simply sitting on the skin's surface, they interact with receptors in the dermis to influence how the skin behaves at a cellular level. This makes them one of the most sophisticated and targeted categories of active ingredients in modern skincare.
Different peptide types address different concerns, and layering them strategically amplifies results:
- Signal peptides — stimulate fibroblasts to produce more collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid, improving firmness, bounce, and skin density over time
- Carrier peptides — deliver trace minerals like copper and manganese to the skin, supporting wound healing, collagen synthesis, and antioxidant defense
- Neurotransmitter-inhibiting peptides — reduce the muscle contractions that cause dynamic expression lines, softening the appearance of crow's feet and forehead lines
- Enzyme-inhibiting peptides — slow the breakdown of collagen by inhibiting the enzymes (MMPs) that degrade it, preserving existing skin structure
- Barrier peptides — strengthen the skin's protective layer by supporting ceramide production and improving overall barrier integrity
Peptides are exceptionally well-tolerated and can be layered with most other actives — including retinol, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid — without irritation. They are a cornerstone of pro-aging routines and an essential ingredient in our Hair Growth & Scalp Support system, where they support collagen pathways at the follicle level.
Explore our peptide-powered botanical formulas designed to firm, smooth, strengthen, and renew skin and scalp from the cellular level up.
Shop skin concerns that feature Peptides:
Eye Care · Pro-Aging Support, Firming & Renewal · Minimize Wrinkles & Pores · Dry & Dehydrated · Hair & Scalp
