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WHAT DO PEPTIDES DO FOR SKIN?
When is a good time to start using anti-aging skincare? You may be seeing early signs of wrinkles around the eyes or dark spots and be wondering, “is it too late?”

The answer is no. It’s not too late — but the sooner you begin an anti-aging and preventative skincare routine, the better! The number one way to reduce the signs of aging — naturally, at least — is to encourage your skin’s production of collagen. That’s where peptide-packed skincare comes into play. Turns out, applying natural peptides to skin topically may increase your body’s production of peptides. While collagen molecules are too large to pe*****te the skin, according to Dr. Jwala Karnik, "peptides are small enough to pe*****te the skin, [and] when applied topically, they signal the skin to repair itself." In response to these signals, your skin may boost its production of collagen peptides.

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However, peptides are only a small piece of the puzzle. You must incorporate healthy anti-aging habits into your skincare regimen and day to day lifestyle to help improve your chances of retaining that youthful glow.

It’s true that the best defense is a good offense, and skincare is no exception to the rule. While you can’t stop aging, there are ways to delay the effects of it. Proper anti-aging skincare routines include peptides and protection. Healthy habits like the ones listed below, can help keep your skin looking its best whether you are just beginning your skincare journey or are continuing care of mature skin.

Skin Structure
Skin provides a physical and chemical barrier between the outside environment and the inside tissues of the body (5, 6). This ‘barrier function’ is critical to protect underlying tissues from pathogens, chemicals, and environmental exposures (5, 7). Structurally, skin is comprised of two main layers, the epidermis and the dermis (Figure 1) (6, 7). The epidermis, the upper layer, is responsible for many of the barrier functions of skin. The dermis is the structural and nutritive support network underneath the epidermis. Since each layer has its own unique structure and function, the nutritive requirements of each must be considered separately.