Wrinkles, fine lines, dry skin. Noticing changes in your skin can be worrying or even alarming, but peptide skin care products might be just the answer. Peptides are more than just a buzzword in skin care – they reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for visibly smoother, plumper and more youthful-looking skin. Let's examine the effects of these ingredients, their benefits, as well as spa treatments with similar collagen boosting effects.
What are peptides?
Peptides are a vital ingredient in skin care products that make the skin look plump and youthful. When applied to the face, peptides activate the production of proteins (such as collagen) in the skin. Collagen is important when it comes to improving the look of our skin. It acts as a building block for skin, bones, joints, teeth, muscles, joints and connective tissue and gives our skin firmness and elasticity. Unfortunately, collagen production decreases with age, which makes the skin look less youthful. By including peptides in your skin care regimen, you can dramatically improve the appearance of the tone and texture of your skin.
Curious about the effectiveness of these ingredients? Let's take a closer look at the product options and spa treatments below.
The best peptide skin care products for smooth skin
Now that you are familiar with the benefits of peptides and collagen, it is time to explore skin care products that will help your skin look healthy and strong. Here are some of our time-tested favorites to help improve and protect your skin.
The Marine Flower Peptide Collection
Botanical peptides and algae extracts from our Marine Flower Peptide Collection have been developed to give the skin a firm and elastic appearance. The Marine Flower Peptide Serum and Marine Flower Peptide Eye Cream can be added to any skin care routine for significantly smoother skin that looks truly timeless. This eye cream can be applied in the morning and in the evening and not only combats fine lines but also dark circles. According to Lead Skin Care Trainer Natalie Pergarwho have favourited Marine Flower Peptide Eye Cream and Marine Flower Peptide Serum "refine pores and smooth the complexion."
The Marine Flower Peptide Concentrate, a newcomer to this luxurious collection, supports the benefits of the Marine Flower Peptide Serum by making the skin look even firmer and fighting the visible signs of aging. This luxurious, lightweight gel gives your skin a revitalizing boost for smoother skin.
Turn to the lip area and choose Marine Flower Peptide Lip Serum, which is designed to keep your lips plump and smooth. This silky serum with marine flowers and botanical hyaluronic acid improves the appearance of lines around the lips and the surrounding area. It can be spread over the day or applied under lip balm or lipstick.
If you want your skin care to work for you overnight, Marine Flower Peptide Night Cream is a velvety formula with two unique plant peptide technologies. Like overnight, this rejuvenating cream retains moisture and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for fresh, hydrated, and firmer looking skin.
Arctic Berry Peel & Peptide Illuminating System
The Arctic Berry Peel & Peptide Illuminating System comprises three products, all of which contain our Peptide Illuminating Complex, which uses botanical peptides from hibiscus seeds. Remove dead skin cells with our Arctic Berry Enzyme Exfoliant and Arctic Berry Advanced Peel Activator MA10 and lock in moisture with our Arctic Berry Peptide Radiance Cream. This blend of antioxidants and plant-based peptides minimizes the appearance of aging and gives the skin a firmer and smoother look.
Applying a thin layer of our Marine Flower Peptide Serum before our Arctic Berry Peptide Radiance Cream every night is a powerful combination for smooth and healthy skin. Eminence Organics Product Support Representative Josie Barton says this serum "also helps treat redness caused by dry skin and improves the appearance of skin tone and texture as a whole."
While the scrub should only be used once or twice a week, the peptide cream can be used daily during morning and evening skin care routine. The Arctic Berry Peptide Radiance Cream is also available individually and can be used by all skin types, including sensitive skin, to help combat the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
You can also get the professional Arctic Berry treatment by visiting your nearest Eminence Organics Spa. This professional peptide treatment leaves your skin looking smooth and radiant. The Pro Treatment is an upgraded version of the home care system and "has multiple acids to exfoliate the skin so you can get the maximum benefit from a unique botanical peptide complex."
Citrus lip balm
If vertical lip lines are one of your top skin care concerns, then why not try our Citrus Lip Balm, which contains botanical peptides made from hibiscus seeds, as well as shea butter and sunflower seed wax for deep hydration. When used daily for four weeks, lip lines appear minimized and the lips look smooth and full.
Check out Natalie in this In The Mix video to learn more about peptide skin care products.
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Spa treatments for smooth skin
Peptide skin care products aren't the only solution to strong, supple looking skin. Support your skin with collagen-boosting spa treatments; You can contact an Authorized Eminence Organics Spa in your area to see what services they offer.
Microneedling
Microneedling (or collagen induction therapy) is said to stimulate collagen production. This treatment creates thousands of microscopic punctures in the skin to induce wound healing. These micro-injuries trigger the skin's fibroblasts to synthesize new collagen and elastin. Stefanie Williams MD told Get The Gloss: “Medical needling gives the skin a gentle nudge to remind it to keep producing fresh collagen. It is a very natural regenerative treatment that helps the skin to help itself. "
Laser treatments
Fractional lasers are another point of contact. These work in a similar way to microneedling in that they cause tiny, controlled injuries that trigger the formation of new collagen. In this case, instead of medical needles, the skin care professional will use resurfacing lasers to stimulate collagen production. Dr. Drawer told Harper’s Bazaar: "Lasers work by punching microscopic holes in the skin, creating a controlled burn, and using the skin's ability to heal itself after wounds."
Microcurrent therapy
If your skin is in the early stages of the aging process, microcurrent treatments can be beneficial. This type of spa treatment is best for skin that is showing the earliest signs of aging as it conditions the skin's fibroblasts to function optimally and continue to produce healthy, high quality collagen. In microcurrent therapy, two metal rods that conduct weak electricity are pulled across the surface of the skin to stimulate and energize the facial muscles.
Have you ever received any of these collagen boosting treatments or used peptide products in your skin care routine? Let us know in the comments below or on social media!