Are Peptide Moisturizers Worth the Money?
Thanks to the internet (and viral Tik Tok videos), more and more beauty trends are on the rise including peptide moisturizers. I know there’s a lot of other terms you may have heard of like retinol, vitamin C, or even lemongrass. If you’re looking to create a skincare business, you deserve to have the best products and the best information for your brand.
This article will explain why peptide moisturizers are not something to miss out on whether it’s on a personal or professional level.
Let’s get started!
Peptide (Moisturizer) & The Definition
I’ll be calling on your biology class memories for this definition. Peptides (short for polypeptides) are short chains of amino acids that help aid different proteins in the skin.
These proteins (collagen, elastin, and keratin) are essential to the skin for they help the skin look firmer, younger, and smoother. It’s an anti-aging product that works miracles.
Confused? Let’s focus on collagen for a second. Your body naturally makes collagen, but that production decreases over time (around the time you turn 30). Collagen itself is made up of three polypeptide chains. By using peptide moisturizers, the peptide will signal the body to make more collagen.
Benefits of Peptide Moisturizers
While I listed the most prominent benefit of peptide moisturizers up above, its anti-aging magic isn’t the only thing you’ll find. Peptide moisturizers improve your skin’s barrier function which keeps impurities like dirt and sweat from clogging your pores. In turn, any acne or breakouts should clear up while any sign of wrinkles is reduced. If you have any inflammation problems, peptide moisturizers will help!
Remember that list of other skincare ingredients I mentioned earlier? If you’re already using one of those products, have no fear! Peptide moisturizers work well with retinol, vitamin C, niacinamide, antioxidants, and hyaluronic acids. More on how to properly layer your skincare products with a peptide moisturizer later.
Peptide Moisturizer Downsides
I bet you’re thinking peptide moisturizers were too good to be true. Not exactly. Because peptide moisturizers are hailed as the supreme anti-aging product, some seem to think it will go to the extremes of acting like botox. Peptide moisturizers and botox are very different, both in effects, processes, and price.
Speaking of price, peptide moisturizers can get expensive depending on where you go. Don’t cheapen out on the peptide moisturizer of your choice. Some products falsely advertise their use of peptides, so you want to make sure you get the best peptide moisturizer for you that’s more bang for a buck.
No worries, Genie Supply will be able to supply you and your brand peptide moisturizers at a low price.
Tricks to Using Peptide Moisturizers
Here are some tips and tricks to look out for when using a peptide moisturizer.
The Best Peptide Format
A peptide moisturizer works to penetrate the outer layer of the skin so its contents can sink in and work its magic. That’s why I keep saying peptide moisturizer and not just peptide product (though I do love alliteration).
Peptides need time and so you’re best to use a serum, mask, or moisturizer. Anything that stays on your skin for a while will do the trick. In other words, a cleanser will not do the trick.
Introducing a Peptide Moisturizer to Your Skincare
Now, for the layering. Whether it’s a morning or night routine, start with a freshly washed face and then apply your peptide moisturizer. If you have other products (like a vitamin C serum), apply that before the peptide moisturizer seals up your skin. Always apply sunscreen in the morning, it’s one of the best defenses against any skincare problem!
And, as always, there is a rare chance you could be allergic to a peptide moisturizer or similar product. Be sure to introduce any new product (peptide moisturizer or other) slowly into your skincare routine.
Peptide Moisturizers & Genie Supply
Here’s a tip when looking for a peptide moisturizer: look at the ingredients list. Make sure peptides is listed close to the top! Now, allow me to introduce you to a few of our best peptide moisturizing products!
After-mask Maskcne Relief Facial Mist Drop (pictured above)
Peptide Moisturizer as a Mist
Nearly 10 months have gone by of wearing a mask, social distancing, and living in a pandemic (anyone else tired of zoom?). No one likes acne, and constant mask usage equals maskcne. Ick. This peptide moisturizer is more of a facial mist aimed to soothe any skin problems and officially called the After-mask Maskcne Relief Facial Mist. It’s also easy to use!
Simply spritz your face after removing your mask to feel all the soothing and toning benefits of this peptide product.
Mango Enzyme Jelly Mask Swatch (pictured above)
2. Peptide Moisturizer as a Mask Version
This Mango Enzyme Jelly Mask combines the power of peptides, enzymes, AND hyaluronic acid to form a super mask that will solve all your skincare needs. With the fun feature of mango, this jelly mask increases skin cell turnover which makes for smooth, fresh-feeling skin.
Use this peptide moisturizer mask twice a week at night for best results.
CBD Eye Cream swatch (pictured above)
3. Peptide Moisturizer as an Eye Cream
The best thing about zoom? No one can see the dark circles under your eyes after staying up on Netflix till 4 am (one more episode, I promise). With this CBD Eye Cream, you’ll find soy peptides joining rosehip oil that will reduce dark circles (and puffiness) around the eyes in 8 weeks.
Massage (don’t rub) this peptide eye cream in the morning and night to properly nourish your skin.
Convinced peptide moisturizers are worth the time?
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