peptides

  • heptapeptide-7 treats stretch marks

    Can Heptapeptide-7 Treat Stretch Marks?

    Ugh. Stretch marks. No matter what I do, they never seem to go away. I’ve learned to accept them as part of my body. I don’t hesitate to wear a bikini anymore. Let the world see them, I just want to have some fun. But I’d be lying if I said I’m not hoping for […]

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    Best Types Of Peptides In Skincare: What Works Best For Anti-Aging?

    Ever wondered what the best types of peptides for anti-aging are? After all, the world of peptides is a minefield. There are like 100 out there. They all promise to get rid of your wrinkles, firm your skin and take 10 years off your face. But not all of them deliver. How the heck are […]

  • eyeseryl skincare benefits

    Can Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 (Eyeseryl) Really Reduce Puffy Eyes?

    Can Eyeseryl treat puffy eyes? I hope so, cos I can’t believe you still have to put cucumbers onto your eyes to make your puffiness disappear. It’s 2024. Surely we should have a more advanced treatment by now? I mean, what the heck have cosmetic scientists been doing all this time? Well, there’s something. A […]

  • The Ordinary Revolution Matrixyl dupe

    Are They Dupes? The Ordinary Matrixyl 10% + HA VS Revolution Skincare Matrixyl 10%

    Is Revolution Skincare 10% Matrixyl a dupe for The Ordinary Matrixyl 10% + HA? If there’s a peptide that may really fight wrinkles, it’s Matrixyl. With most peptides, you have to take the manufacturer’s word they work. I’m not saying they’re lying, but they do have an interest in hyping up their anti-aging properties. Matrixyl […]

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    Peptides In Skincare: Do They Really Work?

    Do peptides in skincare work? This is the million dollar question. Just a quick online search brings up thousands of articles claiming they firm your skin, reverse the signs of aging, and even make you coffee (ok, maybe they don’t do that, yet). At a cost. The aisles of Sephora may be full of peptide […]

  • syn-ake peptide snake venom

    Does Snake Venom Smooth Out Wrinkles?

    Did you know there’s snake venom in your skincare products?! Yes, snake venom. Rumour has it, it’s nature’s alternative to Botox. Or that’s what the manufacturer claims. In my mind, if I could talk to them, that’s what I imagine the dialogue to go like: “How did you get the inspiration for Syn-ake, your new […]