Peppy Peptides for Peppy Skin

What are peptides and why do they matter?

Peptides are amino acids that function as the building blocks to protein. They make up the most vital proteins for the skin, such as collagen and elastin. In a previous article, we talked about how great these two are for hair. But did you know adding a good amount of peptide in your skincare routine can really help to boost the creation of collagen and elastin as well? Collagen creates healthy, youthful skin, but the production of collagen slows down with age. Collagen molecules are too large to be absorbed by skin directly, which is why feeding your skin peptides helps to benefit the skin. Being the building blocks of elastin fibers, peptides boost the production of elastin, which help to create firmer, more resilient skin.

It is August and the days of playing in the sun are almost gone. Although we may have had a blast in the sun, our skin may not have enjoyed the time out there as much as us. Despite the incredible SPF products you probably slabbed your skin with before being in the sun, sun exposure can still have detrimental effects on the skin. Turn that frown upside down though! Peptides have been found to boost the repair of photoaging skin cells.

Peptide is known to benefit those suffering from hyperpigmentation and inflammation, on top of photoaging. This super ingredient does not need a long introduction as its benefits have been well-known throughout the beauty realm. However, this means that there are so many products out there that it can get overwhelming. We totally get it! This is why we picked out only the best peptide products for this article. (You’re welcome!)

Logically Skin: Care Cleansing Foam

This cleanser effectively, but gently, gets rid of fine dust as it rejuvenates the skin. The peptide-rich formula helps to strengthen the skin barrier as it soothes the skin. It’s only “logical” to buy a bottle, right?

Blithe: Vital Treatment 8 Nourishing Beans

Bioactive peptides in beans are full of antioxidants and help to delay skin cell aging. This liquid skin treatment from Blithe is lightweight and absorbs quickly into the skin to give the best results in a short span of time.

The Potions: Peptide Ampoule

Looking for a pure peptide serum? The Peptide Ampoule from The Potions is exactly what you are looking for.

Bonajour: Peptide Water Bomb

Made with all vegan ingredients, the Peptide Water Bomb is the bomb! This high-moisturizing cream strengthens the skin barrier to help protect the skin from external irritants as well.

Innisfree: Jeju Orchid Enriched Cream

Not only does this cream come in a gorgeous purple jar, but it leaves your skin looking gorgeous after each use.

Swanicoco: Cica Peptide Mask Pack

Swanicoco’s Cica Peptide Mask Pack has the two ingredients we really cannot get enough of: cica and peptide! This mask really helps to get the hydration and dosage of peptides for your skin to get that beautiful, dewy look.

The more you know, the better. We hope that learning about the powerful amino acids and the products that contain them will prove to be fruitful for you on your journey to clear, beautiful skin. They are all available at, you guessed it, Coreelle! Remember that we are always here to help you get the beautiful skin that you have always dreamed of.

TL;DR: Collagen and elastin are important factors for beautiful, healthy skin but are too large to be absorbed by the skin when applied topically. Instead, using products containing peptides can help to obtain healthy, gorgeous skin. Peptides are amino acids that make up collagen and elastin fibers. Since they are smaller in size, they are absorbed by the skin to enhance production of collagen and elastin for flawless, healthy skin!

Do you use any peptides for your skincare regime? Let us know in the comments below!