Peptides are a potent
ingredient in your anti-aging arsenal,
yet many do not know exactly what they are or what they do.
Peptides
are protein fragments formed by joining two or more
amino
acids. Shorter
chains have more
potential because they penetrate better.
These messengers deliver key information to
cells and signal for proper
nutrient delivery and repair. They
also
stimulate production of collagen and elastin when the supply is getting
short.
Peptides
are so popular because they provide potent
long-term results when applied topically.
They can be used on anyone because they do not
cause irritation,
redness, or peeling.
Some
examples of peptides and their benefits include:
Matrixyl
( palmitoyl pentapeptide) is capable of
synthesizing collagen and fighting wrinkles.
Argireline
produces a botox like effect by inhibiting
the neurotransmitter which sends signals
to muscles that cause them to contract.
Syn-Tacks
(palmitoyl
dipeptide-5 and -6) is gaining
popularity for its ability to stimulate the
proteins in collagen by 60-190%.
HB-64
(oligopeptide-10) kills P. acnes bacteria which
causes acne resulting in clearer skin.
Syn-Glycan
is used to restore the glycosaminoglycan
hylauronic acid content in the deeper
dermis level. Levels
of collagen
strengthening proteins are also boosted.
Palmitoyl
Tetrapeptides inhibits interleukin which is
interlinked with inflammation that degrades the skin at the matrix. Companies are looking at
combining this with
palmitoyl oligopeptides for collagen synthesis for a powerful
anti-wrinkle
treatment.
Other
companies are looking at using peptides that have
antibacterial properties as natural preservatives for products. It seems more and more
research is being done
into the synthetic manufacture of plant peptides which the body cannot
distinguish from those found in nature.
Peptides
that are in eyelash and hair enhancers stimulate
hair follicles and prolong the growth cycle for longer, thicker hair.
Cosmetic
researchers agree that more and more uses will be
discovered for peptides in the future.
So it seems, with potent results and no
irritation, peptides are here to
stay.
RECOMMENDATION:
My favorite and the one I recommend to all my clients is
AminoGenesis Photolagen.
The AminoGenesis Base Formula:
- is for all skin types
- is doctor approved, hospital tested
- is hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic
Clinical Trials Prove the
Effectiveness of the Pal-KTTS Peptide
At
the World Congress of Dermatology in Paris in July of 2002, superior
wrinkle reducing and sun damage repair abilities of the Pal-KTTS
peptide as compared to traditional anti-aging retinoids was announced.
In Vitro Studies Show this Peptide
Stimulates the Following:
- Wrinkle fighting collagen Type I by 117%
- Firming (anti-sagging) Collagen Type IV by 357%
- Moisture holding, dermal thickening
glycosaminoglycans by 267%
Further Clinical Trials Showed the
Following:
- a reduction of the surface area of wrinkles by
68%
- an average reduction in furrow density of 46%
- a reduction of skin roughness by 16%
Photolagen-AGF is the
most powerful
non-prescription serum available for the treatment of aging caused by
the sun, wind and environmental factors.
