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A pep talk on peptides: they’re great for skin, but don’t expect ‘Botox in a bottle’ | Sali Hughes on beauty
They occur naturally in the body, and are triggers for proteins such as elastin and collagen. But peptides aren’t enough on their own
My heart gladdens when an established and evidenced skincare ingredient catches fire in an industry full of dubious claims and silly, marketing-driven trends. Peptides are short or long chains of amino acids, occur naturally in the body, and are commonly referred to as “the building blocks of skin”. I’m impressed with the manageable £18 price point of Naturium’s Multi-Peptide Eye Cream, as well as with its formula, which contains my beloved squalane (non-greasy, light, very moisturising) and hyaluronic acid (a very effective humectant for better hydration and plumped-up skin) and is an easy pleasure to use at any time of day.
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