If you’ve shopped for collagen skincare or supplements, you’ve likely heard about peptides for skin. But what are they and how can they help restore your skin’s youthful glow?

In this helpful guide, Forever Beaumore shares everything you need to know about peptides in skincare, their benefits, and which products can help you achieve your skincare goals, so keep reading.

 

What are Peptides?

Peptides are found in the skin as small chain amino acids, a small fragment of protein, that forms into unique compositions. These peptides occur in hundreds of distinct variations. 

Think of them like a 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle. There are endless images that appear after assembling the final piece, but you must have all those unique pieces to fit them together into a picture.

In other words? When these tiny proteins gather, they create potent skin-loving substances like collagen, which is composed of polypeptide chains. It’s no secret that our skin loses elasticity and firmness as we age. This is due to a decrease in collagen production. Adding peptides can boost collagen production and unveil a more youthful, radiant complexion.

Consider this, it makes sense why brands love to use peptides in skincare.

 

What do Peptides do for Skin? 5 Benefits

On a broad scale, peptides are an effective anti-aging skincare solution. More specifically, they invite a swath of lovely benefits. Let’s look at the most popular.

5 Benefits of peptides for skin

1. Firmer, more elastic skin

Remember how peptides are protein chains that create unique compounds within your skin? Along with collagen, your skin’s firming hero, peptides also make up the protein that gives your skin elasticity: elastin.

As such, peptides in skincare can create a firmer, tauter, more youthful looking complexion.

2. Reduced inflammation

Chronic inflammation isn’t solely uncomfortable – it can damage your skin tissues. When this happens, it shows up via redness, irritation, swelling, blisters, rashes, and pimples. 

This has led researchers to explore the benefits of peptides (1). The good news? They found that products containing peptides can decrease skin inflammation.

For example, marine collagen peptides are composed of Type 1 collagen, the most abundant collagen available in the body. It’s also a smaller molecular weight, making it easier for your skin to absorb. 

That’s what makes our fan-favorite Collagen Beauty Drink so effective: it contains potent fish collagen peptides combined with innovative Japanese tech, creating double the collagen and double the absorption. Did we mention it’s also delicious?

3. Healthier skin barrier

We talk about skin often, but there’s a lot happening beneath the surface that plays a role in your complexion’s appearance. The skin barrier has many layers, including the stratum corneum, the protective layer that keeps toxins out, and seals moisture in. 

This protective mechanism is crucial for protecting from exterior pollutants, environmental damage, and over-exfoliation. Peptides to the rescue! 

Using peptides for skin can help bolster your skin barrier, creating a stronger line of defense against exterior triggers.

4. Less-noticeable wrinkles and fine lines

These anti-aging superheroes are a celeb-fave, and for a good reason: Collagen peptides plump up your skin while smoothing away wrinkles, fine lines, and visible signs of aging. 

In fact, one 12-week clinical trial showed that taking oral hydrolyzed collagen increased skin elasticity by over 22%, and decreased wrinkles by almost 8% (2).

Some skincare ingredients are trends that fade as fast as they crop up. When it comes to collagen peptides, the science shows they’re here to stay.

5. Relieves blemishes and breakouts

Let’s face it, we all break out sometimes, whether from hormonal acne, stress, or allergic reactions. Can peptides help?

Antimicrobial peptides are natural proteins that fight against bacteria leading to breakouts and acne (3). Nipping this bacteria in the bud is crucial to prevent acne flare-ups, and these types of peptides can be your skin’s first line of defense.

So, what is the best peptide for skin? 

What are the Best Types of Peptides for Skincare?

Peptides are included in various skincare products which usually fall into two categories: topical and oral.

 

Topical collagen peptides

It seems like every celeb and influencer is touting a beauty counter topped with collagen skincare. But here’s the kicker: most collagen is too large to be absorbed by the skin. Collagen peptides for skin are really the only form of collagen that help with cellular regeneration. 

A topical collagen peptide moisturizer can certainly give a luminous, dewy complexion, thanks to their moisture-locking compounds. But if you’re looking beyond skin-deep, oral collagen peptides are your ticket.

 

Oral collagen peptides

Studies show that oral collagen peptide supplements help the body produce more collagen while significantly boosting skin hydration (4). Study participants also saw decreased skin wrinkling.

This is exciting news for skincare lovers who prefer to take oral supplements. And if it’s tasty oral collagen peptides for skin you’re after, we’ve got you covered with our:

• Caviar Collagen Beauty Drink: This rich miracle drink is an anti-aging holy grail, containing over 21,000 mgs of marine collagen peptides, including luminous pearl powder and salmon caviar extract, nature’s powerful beauty elixirs.

• Embody SOS gummy: This bite-sized skincare gummy is a juicy treat for your tongue and a powerhouse at fostering cell regeneration so your body can naturally amp up collagen production. 

 

Upgrade Your Skincare Routine with Forever Beaumore

Peptides for skin play an important role in your beauty routine. But why stop there when you can reap the full benefits of traditional skincare formulated with innovative technology to give your skin a head-turning glow up?

Browse Forever Beaumore’s bestselling line of anti-aging skincare products, supplements, and wellness solutions. 

 

Sources

1. Lupo, Mary P. “Cosmeceutical Peptides.” Dermatologic Surgery, vol. 31, 21 Mar. 2006, pp. 832–836, https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1524-4725.2005.31728. Accessed 13 Oct. 2019.

2. Reilly, David M, et al. “A Clinical Trial Shows Improvement in Skin Collagen, Hydration, Elasticity, Wrinkles, Scalp, and Hair Condition Following 12‐Week Oral Intake of a Supplement Containing Hydrolysed Collagen.” Dermatology Research and Practice, vol. 2024, no. 1, 1 Jan. 2024, https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/8752787.

3. Lei, Jun, et al. “The Antimicrobial Peptides and Their Potential Clinical Applications.” American Journal of Translational Research, vol. 11, no. 7, 15 July 2019, p. 3919, pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6684887/.

4. Wang, Jordan V, et al. “Platelet-Rich Plasma, Collagen Peptides, and Stem Cells for Cutaneous Rejuvenation.” The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, vol. 13, no. 1, 2020, p. 44, pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7028374/.

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