Dermatologists recommend peptides as a gentler alternative to retinol for minimizing wrinkles. Here’s how they work and how to use them in your skin care routine.
Ask any dermatologist what the best wrinkle-reducing ingredient is, and we’re willing to bet our firstborn they’ll say retinoids. But there’s a gentler, slightly more under-the-radar alternative out there: Derms also love peptides for their skin-smoothing benefits . If retinoids like retinol and tretinoin are the Regina George of skin care , then peptides are the Cady Heron—more chill, nicer to your face, but still totally worthy of being the star of the show.
Similarly, unlike stronger actives like the retinoids of the world, they don’t cause irritating side effects such as dryness and peeling. That being said, while using peptides probably won’t do any harm, there’s no reason to use them until you hit your late 20s, Dr. Kim notes. “You really don’t need those ‘anti-aging’ benefits until then because your skin cells are still producing plenty of collagen,” he points out. Are there any ingredients you shouldn’t combine with peptides? Dr.
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