What Are Peptides? A Clear Guide to Skin’s Messengers
Short chains of amino acids with an outsized reputation. Here is what peptides are, why formulators love them and how to choose one.
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Notes onskin & science
Peptide science, considered rituals and the thinking behind our formulas.
Snap-8, Explained: The Peptide for Expression Lines
Meet Acetyl Octapeptide-3 — the elegant, eight-amino-acid peptide behind our line-smoothing serum.
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GHK-Cu: Why Copper Peptides Became a Modern Classic
Copper tripeptide has been studied for decades. We explain why it remains one of the most respected actives in skincare.
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How to Layer Serums and Creams: The Ritual, Step by Step
Thin to thick, water to oil. A calm, three-step approach to getting the most from every formula you own.
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NAD+ and PDRN: The New Vocabulary of Radiant-Looking Skin
Two ingredients you will hear more about this year — what they are and why we put them together.
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A Considered Evening Ritual for Better-Looking Mornings
Ten quiet minutes that change how your skin looks at breakfast. Our favourite evening sequence.
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