Peptides for Skin: How Do They Work and What Are the Benefits? By Ashley Gardewine, LE

You’ve likely heard about the power of peptides being used in luxury skincare brands. They have long been used in this capacity and are one of the most buzzed-about ingredients when it comes to anti-aging and skin rejuvenation. Peptides can help promote collagen and elastin production for firmer, plumper skin, build up a strong skin barrier, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Peptides can also help ease inflammation, reduce redness, help repair photodamage and contribute to a more even skin tone. Let’s break down the science behind peptides, what they can do for the skin, and the most effective way of delivering them topically.

What do Peptides do for the Skin?

Peptides are short chains of amino acids that act as building blocks of proteins, such as collagen, keratin, and elastin. These make up your skin’s foundation and impact texture, resilience, and strength. Research shows that peptides, in addition to their anti-aging benefits in the skincare realm, also reduce inflammation and destroy microbes.

How do Peptides Work?

All peptides are unique; they have many types and work differently. Regardless of which part of the skin they are targeting, they are known as messengers, able to deliver a specific message to a specific target in the skin. 

One common message that peptides deliver is a signal to skin cells to produce collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid, three natural components of the skin that create the scaffolding (helping skin look firmer, plumper, and more resilient). Elastin, collagen, and hyaluronic acid production decline as we age, leading to less firm and plump skin with surface fine lines and wrinkles. Peptides can support and supplement the skin’s naturally occurring components to minimize the visible effects of aging.

Why do we Need Peptides in Skincare?

Peptides are typically included in skincare products to target a specific part of the skin. They are used individually and in combination to meet different aesthetic objectives. Regardless of the type of peptide being used in a skincare formulation, the delivery of the peptides to the right targets in the skin is an important consideration and impacts the benefits you can expect to receive by using the product. 

How do you Choose the Right Peptide Skincare Products?

Finding a product that combines the power of peptides with protective packaging and a mix of great supporting ingredients can be tricky, but that’s what you have us for. At the Couri Center, we have launched a new line called One Skin.  We love it because they have developed products to promote skin health at the molecular level. 

Introducing the OS-01 Peptide from One Skin

What sets One Skin apart is its discovery of a new peptide called OS-01. The OS-01 peptide has been a game changer for dermatology and anti-aging science. That’s because it’s the only peptide scientifically proven to reverse the skin’s biological age. This means your skin could age at a slower rate than the years pass.  OS-01 peptide reduces the accumulation of senescent cells, helping the skin tissue look and behave years younger. It also supports collagen and hyaluronic acid synthesis, considered biomarkers of healthy skin.

Benefits of the OS-01 Peptide

To neutralize the daily exposure to damaging oxidative stress, OS-01 peptide also supports repair pathways at the cellular level. As a result, the skin more effectively heals from sun damage and maintains its elasticity. That means you can still get vitamin D from the sun without worrying as much about damage. 

Learn More About One Skin at the Couri Center

Please visit us at the Couri Center to learn more about One Skin and how the OS-01 peptide can benefit your skin. Whether you’re passionate about restoring or simply maintaining your skin, you can count on us to help you reach your skincare goals. 

Ashley Gardewine, Licensed Esthetician

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Sources:

Pharmaceutical Strategies for the Topical Dermal Delivery of Peptides/Proteins for Cosmetic and Therapeutic Applications

Anti-Wrinkle Benefits of Peptides Complex Stimulating Skin Basement Membrane Proteins Expression – PMC

Senotherapeutic peptide treatment reduces biological age and senescence burden in human skin models

Double-blind, vehicle-controlled clinical investigation of peptide OS-01 for skin rejuvenation