Overview
Whether you’re targeting skin dehydration, loss of firmness and elasticity, or the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, hyaluronic acid and specific peptides are a powerhouse skincare pairing.
Both are naturally made in the body, but can be synthesised for cosmetic use. These ingredients are generally very well tolerated by all skin types and can be used together to help impart lasting hydration, skin moisture barrier support, and anti-ageing benefits to the skin.
Key facts:
- Peptides are short chains of amino acids that act as skin messengers within the body, signalling skin cell and tissue repair. This makes them particularly effective for mitigating collagen and elastin loss in ageing skin.
- Hyaluronic acid is a moisture magnet that attracts water to the skin’s surface, combating transepidermal water loss and providing moisture barrier support.
- When combined into one skincare routine, hyaluronic acid and peptides are a powerful hydrating and anti-ageing duo.
- Some peptides are more effective on hydrated skin, so apply your hyaluronic acid serum first, then follow with a peptide-rich moisturiser to harness the benefits of both ingredients.