What are peptides used for in skin care?

The Ordinary has become a guarantee in the field of beauty and innovation. Having become renowned and appreciated for the quality of its products and its affordable prices, the cosmetics brand has been able to demystify ingredients and provide the public with scientific and reliable evidence supporting the function of chemicals in its skin care. With the aim of offering its customers the best possible product, it has never stopped investing in research, so much so that it recently inaugurated The O. Lab. The latest innovation to come out of this experimental laboratory that promotes innovation and science is the Multi-Peptide Eye Serum, an evolution of the Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG (which is still excellent for its ability to instantly brighten the skin), containing key ingredients including palmitoyl tripeptide-38 that act on the appearance, volume and depth of wrinkles around the eyes; purifying glycosides that help improve the appearence of dark circles, and a complex of niacinamide and ash bark extract to combat under-eye bags. The water-based formulation is enriched with multiple peptide technologies that act on the common signs of ageing associated with the eye area. Clinical evaluation of the efficacy of the new serum shows a periocular improvement already within the first 4 weeks of use, especially with regard to dark circles, which are reduced by 53% at week 8.

We discussed the new serum with Prudvi Kaka, Scientific Director of The Ordinary, who explained in more detail its benefits and in general the introduction of peptides into our skincare routine. First, he explained what peptides are and their benefits:

«Peptides are short chained amino acids, they are essential in helping maintain the skin's structure and function. Topical peptides mimic naturally occurring peptides, this means they help support the optimal function of the skin to maintain key structural components. Peptides that naturally occur in the body currently can be classified into different categories based on their function. These include playing important functions in signal cascades, enzyme processes, and transporting various elements around the body, and other important biological processes».

Although their full potential has yet to be realised and there is still much to discover about them, peptides are becoming increasingly popular and their future in cosmetics is endless and exciting. The reason? The wide range of applications in skincare, where they are very valuable because they can act on a wide range of problems, are suitable for all skin types and are an excellent alternative to the more aggressive chemical products normally used to combat the visible signs of ageing.

«The Multi-Peptide Eye Serum is a multi-ingredient serum that uses a combination of peptide technologies to offer a holistic approach in managing the major skin concerns around the eye area. It contains a combination of various peptides that work together to improve the look of crow's feet wrinkles and under eye area wrinkles, improves the look of skin luminosity and brightness of the eye contour, reduces the appearance of texture, reduces dark circle appearance, and reduces the look of dark circle colour intensity».

To see results, simply apply a small amount to the eye area morning and night. If you want to extend the effects of the eye serum to the rest of your face, you can also add the Multi-Peptide + HA Serum to your beauty routine. The icing on the cake? Thanks to the use of peptides, The Ordinary's new serum does not irritate the skin, and because of this particular ingredient, it can be degraded when used on other parts of the face in combination with direct acids, such as direct and ethylated vitamin C and resveratrol + ferulic acid.