Firstly, peptides are short chain of amino acids that serve as building blocks for proteins, like collagen, elastin, and keratin. So, when applied topically to the skin, peptides act as little messengers, triggering skin cells to perform specific functions such as building collagen and elastin, reducing inflammation, and locking in skin hydration. Your body makes collagen naturally, but over time, collagen production decreases, which can cause your skin to look more wrinkled and duller in complexion.
HOW PEPTIDES WORK ON THE SKIN
Peptides can penetrate the outer layer of the skin, so instead of sitting in top of the skin, they absorb in deeper into the skin. So basically, they send signals to other cells, to start producing collagen and elastin in order to firm up the skin.
BENEFITS OF PEPTIDES
Reduces Wrinkles
Collagen plumps up the skin, and when the skin is firmer and plumper, wrinkles and fine lines will be less visible.
Improves Skin Barrier
The skin barrier works as a defense against bacteria, ultraviolet rays, pollution and other toxins. The skin barrier can be damaged from over-exfoliation, exposure to cigarette smoke and other pollution, or even poor sleep. Peptides in turn helps to build up a stronger barrier.
Elastin Skin
In addition to collagen, peptides also make up elastin fibers, also a type of protein. These fibers make the skin look firmer and tauter.
Eases inflammation
Peptides can help ease inflammation, repair damaged skin, and even out skin tone.
Peptides are an essential ingredient in the fight against ageing and should be part of your everyday routine – because the need for cells to behave as healthy young cells requires daily attention.
Together with other immensely powerful ingredients, the Coverderm Peptumax treatment range contains peptides which is an excellent anti-aging treatment.
This range consists of a serum, an eye cream, a day/night cream, a make-up, a concealer and a compact powder. Apart from the new ingredients the make-up products also all have an SPF 50+ which protects against high energy visible light including blue light.
Coverderm Peptumax are available countrywide at selected Dis-Chem Pharmacies, various independent pharmacies, and salons, as well as online at www.coverderm.co.za / www.dischem.co.za.