
Collagen fibers are made up of peptides, which are building blocks for the proteins
associated with skin strengthening and smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles. (Namely,
collagen, elastin and keratin). In the human body, peptides are found in every cell and perform
a wide range of vital functions. Those functions are dependent on the various types of amino
acids involved in the chain (and their sequence) as well as the specific shape of the peptide
itself.
To put it simply – peptides are the building blocks for cellular regeneration.
And they can do A LOT.
Peptides work by helping skin to generate the production of new collagen, most notably
palmitoyl pentapeptide (“penta” meaning 5 amino acid chain), which is commonly known as
Matrixl, and the hexapeptide (6 amino acid chain) called Argirilene. Again, you may be thinking
“how did I end up back in high school chemistry class”, but if your fine lines are reduced and
your skin looks as youthful as it did decades ago, it will all be worth it. Just don’t ask for a restroom pass yet because we’ve got more learning to do…


- – eggs
- – milk
- – beans and lentils
- – soy
- – oats
- – flaxseed
- – fish and shellfish
- – Photo damage
- – Acne
- – Skin elasticity
- – Firmness
- – Hair growth
- – Inflammation
