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Amino Acid Peptides

The appearance of the skin changes throughout the aging process because the make up of the skin is changing drastically. Throughout the aging process, there is less production of collagen and elastin, and a breakdown of the collagen and elastin that is currently in the skin. The result of this loss of collagen and elastin is an increase in the fine lines and wrinkles that appear on the face. There is also a thinning of the skin which results in the slackening of the skin, and overall sagging, particularly in the neck and jowls of the face. When the skin loses its collagen and elastin, it become saggy, and droopy particularly in areas where the skin is already thin, such as around the eyes.

Just because the aging process takes over and decreases the amount of collagen and elastin in the skin does not mean that women need to live with their new, aged look. There have been many breakthroughs in skin care in recent years, the most recent being the discovery of amino acid peptides.

Amino acid peptides are simply a chain of amino acids that are held together; they are the building blocks for biochemistry. Science has shown that amino acid peptides will actually encourage the collagen and elastin to stimulate production, resulting in firmer, younger-looking skin.

HydroPeptide Anti-Aging Infusing Cleanser is a cleansing solution that has been created with this anti-aging principle in mind. The cleanser takes advantage of the powerful amino acid peptides and works by gently cleansing the skin, exfoliating dead skin cells off the surface of the skin, and infusing the cells with amino acid peptides to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin. The result is skin that shows reduced fine lines and wrinkles, a decrease in discoloration and an overall firming of the skin.

Amino acid peptides are now being used in skin care products to an extent because they can be included in all types of skin care products to give the greatest benefit to the skin. Using a cleanser, a moisturizer and specialty products such as face masks and serums gives your skin the maximum benefits of the collagen and elastin stimulation.

Facial masks such as Silk-Amino Moisture Masque from Credentials can be used two to three times a week for the best results from the amino acid peptides. This facial mask not only encourages the production of collagen and elastin, it also replenishes the natural oils to your skin and hydrates the skin cells, giving you a healthier, more youthful appearance.

It is not only the face that can reap the benefits of amino acid peptides. By using a product such as PCA Skin® Peptide Lip Therapy, you can improve the overall appearance and health of your lips. Lip therapy treatments boost the production of collagen, which makes lips appear plumper and fuller. The addition of amino acids in lip treatments also brings moisture to the area, giving the lips a fresher, more youthful appearance.

Many products that contain amino acid peptides also contain powerful antioxidants that help combat the damage of free radicals. These ingredients go hand in hand and together they make strong anti-aging products that work extra hard to combat the signs of aging. A product such as Anti-Aging Stimulating Toner from HydroPeptide uses amino acids and antioxidant-rich botanicals to fight the signs of aging as well as repairing the damage that has been done, giving you a double shot of powerful anti-aging benefits to repair and protect your skin.

Amino acid peptides are a perfect addition to all types of skin care products because they are non-drying and non-irritating. Because they are so mild, they can be used by women and men with all different skin types without fear that they will cause a reaction or irritate the skin. Unlike many other ingredients, even sensitive skin types can successfully use products containing amino acid peptides and reap the benefits of firmer, healthier looking skin without fear of a reaction.

Everyone ages, and everyone will experience the same type of aging processes on their skin. However, you do not have to accept the wrinkles and the thinning skin without a fight. With the new technologies and innovations such as amino acid peptides, we have a constantly growing arsenal of anti-aging tools to fight the signs of aging in our skin.

Article posted 4/02/2007.

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