anti aging peptides face serum

What is a peptide? Peptides are molecules made up of relatively short chains of amino acids. Although they have a variety of uses in biochemical processes, they’re most often called the building blocks of proteins because, well, they’re what proteins are made of. If you think of a single protein molecule as a completed Lego Millennium Falcon, peptides are the individual blocks and amino acids are the actual plastic. In the context of skin care, proteins almost always refers to collagen, the protein that gives your skin its structure. As we get older the collagen proteins in our skin break down, contributing to everything from wrinkles to a lack of elasticity. Most peptide-containing products aim to either increase the amount of collagen your cells produce or decrease the amount of it that gets broken down, with the ultimate goal being smoother, plumper, healthier skin. Product Name Peptides Face Serum…