When it comes to skincare products, “peptides” are one of those buzzwords many have heard of but don’t know really know what they are. Should we actively seek out skincare products with peptides? And if so, what kind of benefits will they provide?
To help you fully understand why peptides are an important element in Yon-Ka’s skincare products, keep reading below…
As you may already know, our skin is made up of structural proteins like collagen. Collagen is essential for keeping our skin strong and firm. In our younger years, we produce plenty of collagen to keep skin plump and youthful. However, our body’s production of collagen starts to slow down in our mid-to-late 20’s. Then, collagen production drastically drops after age 30. In fact, it can drop by 1-2% every year after that. As our collagen decreases, we are left with thinner skin, less elasticity and firmness, and unfortunately, noticeable wrinkles.
How do peptides work? Amino acids link together to form chains. These chains can be short (a peptide) or long, but the longer chains become proteins. Peptides are fragments of proteins and work as cell communicators to perform specific cell functions. As mentioned above, the skins most important protein is collagen. By incorporating skincare products with peptides that stimulate collagen production into your daily routine, you can see anti-aging benefits like a firmer, more youthful looking appearance. Yon-Ka’s Advanced Optimizer Serum contains hibiscus peptides to stimulate collagen production.
Besides the Advanced Optimizer Serum, peptides can be found in a variety of Yon-Ka skincare products. You’re likely to see “lupine peptides”, “beech bud peptides”, “soy peptides”, “elastin peptides”, and “milk peptides” listed in the ingredients of many products that we offer. Each of the peptides plays a different anti-aging functions in the skin, resulting in healthier, younger-looking skin.
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