Yes, peptides are your answer to dry skin. Peptides are tiny chains of amino acids that actually work beneath the surface of your skin, helping to strengthen its natural barrier and lock in precious moisture.

They sink deep into the skin, delivering hydration where it matters most. Plus, they calm skin and boost collagen production - exactly what thirsty skin needs. 

We will explore what makes them work, how to incorporate into your skincare routine, and what other ingredients work to combat dry skin.

 

How Peptides Work on Dry Skin

As we age, our skin produces less oil and becomes more susceptible to dryness.  Skin can become rough, flaky, or scaly.  Peptides work like tiny messengers signaling your body to take action against dry skin where needed, strengthening skin's natural moisture barrier, and keeping the good stuff locked in.

Peptides can help boost your skin's natural moisturizing abilities. They help calm irritated skin, which is often the culprit behind persistent dryness. By soothing inflammation and maintaining hydration, peptides help your skin become more resilient to environmental challenges.

 

Essential Fatty Acids to the Rescue

What also helps dry skin is a plant-based skincare routine filled with skin-nourishing oils that help hydrate and strengthen skin.  Oils packed with essential fatty acids and antioxidants are crucial for maintaining a healthy skin barrier and preventing dryness.  

Our Essential Peptide Serum is a luxurious blend of 15 botanical plant oils.  At the heart of this nourishing facial serum is organic camellia seed oil and rosehip seed oil, both renowned for their high concentration of beneficial fatty acids, vitamins, and antioxidants.  They are potent at keeping skin hydrated and supple because they lock in moisture, help soothe irritated skin, and protect from free radical damage.

 

Using Peptides in Your Routine

To get the most from your peptides - timing matters. For best results, use a hydrating peptide serum morning and night to keep that moisture-boosting magic working around the clock.

We keep it simple with this layering sequence:

AM:

1. Hydrate with Essential Peptide Serum
2. [Optional] Essential Hydrating Tonic
3. Finish with Essential SPF 30

PM:

1. Essential Cleansing Oil
2. Essential Peptide Serum
3. [Optional] Essential Hydrating Tonic

Remember, skincare is personal. Listen to your skin. If it feels irritated, dial back the frequency and ease into it gradually. Think of it like building up your fitness routine.  Slow and steady wins the race.

 

Peptides & Oils: A Perfect Match

Studies show peptides work on multiple levels, strengthening the crucial connection between skin layers. This means better moisture retention and a stronger skin barrier - exactly what menopausal dry skin needs to thrive.  And when peptides are mixed with EFAs found in healthy skin oils, it’s a match made in heaven for dry, dehydrated skin.

Remember, beautiful skin isn't about quick fixes or complicated routines. Keep it simple with gentle cleansing, proper hydration, and daily SPF. Add our Essential Peptide Serum to this foundation, and you've got everything your skin needs to stay healthy and hydrated, no matter what life throws your way.