Peptides have become one of the most popular ingredients in skin care in recent years. Especially known for their anti-aging and repairing effects, peptides help the skin look firmer, smoother and healthier.
What Are Peptides and Why Are They Important?
Peptides are small protein particles made up of amino acids. The basic building blocks of skin are collagen, elastin and keratin proteins. However, due to factors such as aging, environmental factors and stress, protein production in the skin decreases. This is where peptides come into play, causing the skin to repair and renew.
Peptides are known for their properties such as preventing premature aging of the skin, improving barrier function, moisturizing, protecting against UV damage and anti-inflammatory. In cosmetic products, peptides that increase collagen, elastin and fibroblast proliferation, wound healing and protecting the general condition of the skin are the most prominent ones.
Peptide Types and Their Effects on Skin
Different types of peptides target different skin needs. The most commonly used types of peptides are:
Signal Peptides
It signals skin cells to produce collagen, elastin and other proteins, making skin appear firmer and fuller. For example, Copper Peptide, which is also found in our new formulation Blue Potion serum, promotes collagen synthesis, supports skin repair and rejuvenates the skin.
Neurotransmitter Inhibitory Peptides
It softens the appearance of expression lines and wrinkles by reducing muscle contractions. For example, Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-8), also known as the “Botox Effective Peptide”, prevents wrinkle formation by slightly suppressing muscle movements.
Carrier Peptides
It carries minerals such as copper and magnesium, which are necessary for wound healing and the elimination of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS), to the skin cells, accelerating the repair processes and helping the skin look younger. As an example, we can give the Copper peptide. It helps the skin look younger by fighting free radicals.
Enzyme Inhibitory Peptides
It prevents the destruction process by suppressing the enzymes that break down collagen and elastin proteins. They provide a moisturizing effect.
Formulation is Important
After discovering the miracles that peptides offer to the skin, it is important to find the right formulation to use them most effectively. The appropriate pH range for optimum effect and support with other active ingredients will also increase its benefits to the skin.
This is where Blue Potion Youth Serum comes in! Formulated with powerful active ingredients such as Copper and Argireline peptides, caffeine and niacinamide, postbiotics and natural herbal extracts, our serum supports skin repair while helping to increase collagen production, elasticity and deeply moisturize.
