If you’re looking to boost hydration, firmness, and long-term skin health, it might be a great time to incorporate peptides into your routine. These small-but-mighty molecules are skin-strengthening heroes—especially for aging, dehydrated, or sensitive skin.
Here’s what you need to know.
What Are Peptides?
Peptides are short chains of amino acids—the building blocks of proteins like collagen and elastin, which give your skin its firmness, bounce, and structure.
Overtime, our body naturally produces less of these proteins, which can lead to sagging skin, fine lines, and loss of elasticity associated with aging. Peptides work by signaling to your skin to bring collagen production back into gear—essentially acting as tiny messengers that help your skin rebuild and strengthen itself.
Who Should Use Peptides?
Peptides are great for every skin type, but they’re especially beneficial if:
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You’re noticing signs of aging (fine lines, loss of firmness)
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Your skin feels thin, dry, or dull
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You have sensitive skin and want to gently renew smoothness and glow
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You’re recovering from breakouts, redness, or a damaged skin barrier
Peptides are also a beautiful addition to any preventative skincare routine. They’re gentle, non-irritating, and safe to use alongside most other active ingredients.
How Do Peptides Work in Skincare?
Different peptides have different superpowers:
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Signal peptides tell your skin to produce more collagen.
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Carrier peptides deliver minerals that help with healing.
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Enzyme-inhibitor peptides help preserve existing collagen.
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Neurotransmitter peptides (like Argireline) can help relax facial muscles to reduce expression lines.
The great thing is, most peptide-rich serums combine a few types—so you get a well-rounded boost in skin resilience, hydration, and firmness.
When and How to Use Peptides
Use your peptide products daily, ideally twice a day, to see the best results.
Whether you’re using a serum, cream, or facial mist—apply your peptide-rich product after cleansing and before heavier moisturizers or oils. If it’s a cream or multitasking moisturizer, you can use it as your final step (plus SPF during the day).
Peptides work beautifully alongside ingredients like hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, ceramides, and bakuchiol—and they won’t cause irritation the way some retinoids might. Just avoid layering peptides with strong exfoliating acids like BHA (salicylic acid) or AHA, as these ingredients can compromise the peptide molecules making them less effective.
Our Favourite Peptide-Powered Skincare
Here are some of our go-to products that feature peptides at their core—or work beautifully alongside them:
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Josh Rosebrook Ultra Peptide Cream – A concentrated cream that combines biomimetic and botanical-based peptides with ceramides to firm, plump, and deeply moisturize.
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Graydon Supermoon Serum – A lightweight, water-based serum made with peptides with botanical actives to calm, hydrate, and support skin elasticity.
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Josh Rosebrook Bioidentical Collagen Serum – A potent serum featuring biomimetic peptides and amino acids to visibly boost skin texture and tone. This revolutionary formula uses patented micro collagen that actually penetrates the dermis for increased firmness and glow.
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Grown Alchemist Detox Hydra-Mist+ Blue Light Protection – A multitasking mist formulated with peptides, antioxidants, and adaptogens to shield skin from digital and environmental stressors.
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RMS Beauty Lipnights Overnight Lip Mask – Peptide-infused nourishment for lips that restores plumpness, softness, and hydration while you sleep.
If your skin is feeling sensitive or dull—or if you’re ready to level up your routine for long-term skin strength—peptides are a beautiful place to start.
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