If you’re a fan of skincare, then you’ve likely heard about peptides. These are more than just a trend. They are a type of cellular medicine that can enhance your skin barrier and improve your complexion through collagen. Peptides, or polypeptides, are chains of amino acids that naturally occur in your body. Collagen — your skin’s most vital protein — is made up of three polypeptide chains. As you age, collagen production naturally decreases, so taking peptides is a good way to boost protein production and improve skin elasticity.
How Peptides Work
There are over 7,000 peptides in the human body, making them the true building blocks of our cells and entire well-being. They aid various biological processes that keep us healthy, and when it comes to skin, they play a vital role in collagen production.
We all know collagen — and it’s something everyone who is seeking skin rejuvenation wants more of. Enhancing the presence of this connective protein will naturally lift and tighten the skin, reduce the appearance of wrinkles, and help prevent future line formation.
Peptides for skin work by penetrating the skin barrier thanks to their small molecular structure. Unlike other products, which often have molecules too large to be fully absorbed, peptides can reach a deeper level of the skin to promote rejuvenation.
Say Goodbye to Wrinkles Naturally
A reduction in wrinkles without fillers or surgery sounds too good to be true, but it isn’t! Peptides can improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, as well as prevent future ones from developing. Their impact will, of course, depend on your age, metabolism, the type and amount of peptides you use, and your current level of skin laxity.
However, peptides certainly can’t hurt, and we are always happy to recommend them to our patients looking for some at-home skin rejuvenation. In preventative skincare, peptides can be particularly effective as they can help make up for the gradual loss of collagen we all naturally experience after age
Enjoy a Fresher Complexion
Fresh, smooth, soft skin that doesn’t need to be concealed can be yours with the right skincare treatment. In tandem with other products and treatments, peptides can be an excellent way to support a vibrant complexion.
Support Healthy Skin Function
Peptide therapy can boost the performance of your entire immune system, leading to healthier, clearer skin. We personally help our patients get the right balance for their unique health goals. In our eyes, healthy skin is best achieved by focusing on your entire well-being.
Schedule an Appointment With Us
The team at Great Lakes Health & Wellness values your well-being. We are here to help you tap into the latest innovations in holistic healing. Dr. Anne Abrahamson leads our team, lending her expertise as a board-certified physician in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
Please contact us at 734-287-3000 with any questions, or click here to book an appointment.
