The Skin Nerd: Peptides are the answer to plumper skin

Peptides are an unassuming ingredient that stimulate collagen and elastin synthesis within the skin
If you’re concerned about deepening fine lines, peptides are perfectly safe to use twice a day.

If you’re concerned about deepening fine lines, peptides are perfectly safe to use twice a day.

The teeny crinkles and wrinkles that grace your face are a result of many smiles, belly laughs and good times. They're an inevitable chapter in your skin story that no amount of hardworking serums, creams and moisturisers can erase once they’ve settled into your skin – and why should you want to erase them? 

Your skin is your own and how you care for it is completely up to you, but I would encourage those with mature complexions to adopt a product regimen that’ll hydrate, nourish, protect and plump the skin. And there’s one hero ingredient that has “plumping” qualities in abundance – peptides.

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