What Do Anti-Aging Creams Actually Do? Anti-aging creams used to simply hydrate the skin by returning moisture to the outer layer, and providing a barrier, locking that moisture in for longer. Modern anti-aging creams do this and much more, working to actively improve the appearance and health of the skin, thanks to the carefully sourced ingredients.
Peptides Peptides are short chains of proteins with only a few (usually 2-8 amino acids. It is this latter property that helps to make our natural anti-aging wrinkle cream so effective: not only does hyaluronic acid hold much more moisture, keeping our skin elastic and well-hydrated, but it works to actively heal the skin from the ravages of time and day-to-day life. These are naturally produced in the body and functions as signal molecules, telling the body to repair in one way or another. Peptides can stimulate collagen production, repair wounds, help to reduce inflammation, build muscle and are highly beneficial in anti-aging products, as they, especially collagen peptides, as they are known to promote good skin health and reduce the signs of aging.
Argireline Working in a similar way to Botox, this peptide has been found to effectively reduce the depth of wrinkles by up to 30%, a dramatic result for a topically applied product. Found in