Peptides for Anti-Aging | Do They Work? How To Choose!

You’ve probably heard about the amazing things Peptides can do for your skin. . . everything from increasing collagen production to being “topical botox”!  But how do you know if they actually work and if they do which products to choose?

I’ve done the research into the most commonly used Peptides to find out the answers to those questions and I have them for you so you can decide if you want to use them in your anti-aging skincare routine!

 

Shopping Links:

Olay Regenerist Micro-sculpting Cream: http://bit.ly/2kvEoyv(Ulta), http://bit.ly/1L8JQz6(Target), http://bit.ly/1VGH9We(Amazon)

Timeless Matrixyl Synthe 6 Serum: http://bit.ly/2lpyEWf ($5 Off at Timeless Skincare use this link: https://www.timelessha.com/discount/HOTANDFLASHY ($5 discount will automatically be applied at checkout, no code needed))

Timeless CoEnzymeQ10 Serum: http://bit.ly/1P0LNhu ($5 Off at Timeless Skincare use this link: https://www.timelessha.com/discount/HOTANDFLASHY ($5 discount will automatically be applied at checkout, no code needed))

Timeless CoEnzymeQ10 4 oz. Refill: http://bit.ly/2lUNTbw($5 Off at Timeless Skincare use this link: https://www.timelessha.com/discount/HOTANDFLASHY ($5 discount will automatically be applied at checkout, no code needed))

The Ordinary “Buffet”: http://bit.ly/2L1fUpc(Beautylish), https://amzn.to/2vRsq5X(Amazon)

Mad Hippie Face Cream: http://amzn.to/1XckZPb(Amazon), http://bit.ly/2kvzVfc(Walmart)

The Ordinary Argireline Serum 10%: https://amzn.to/2MQAOta(Amazon), http://bit.ly/2L0CP40(Beautylish)

MY AMAZON SHOP: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hotandflashy

 

My Current Skincare Routine

Printable Guide of My Entire Skincare Routine

 

Anti-Aging Ingredient Series Posts:

Retinoids, Retin-A, Retinol for Anti-Aging ~ What Works + How To Choose!

Best Anti-Aging Ingredient to Prevent Wrinkles – Sunscreen!

Alpha Hydroxy Acids for Anti-Aging | Glycolic, Lactic, Malic? What Works + How to Choose!

Antioxidats for Anti-Aging ~ What Works, How to Choose!

 

Studies on Peptides:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19735523

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18492182

http://www.smartskincare.com/treatments/topical/Matrixyl3000report.pdf

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960894X08013292

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25817264

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18503476

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0738081X0900128X

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26151786

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18498523

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23417317

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4747634/

https://www.cosmeticsandtoiletries.com/formulating/category/antiaging/Peptide-Approach-to-Enhance-Anti-wrinkle-Efficacy-Between-Injections-premium-273052431.html

https://www.dermascope.com/ingredients/the-evolution-of-peptides#.Vs2_QFq7N5g

Today’s Makeup:

Australian Gold Botanical Tinted Sunscreen SPF 50: http://bit.ly/2pLB4yE(Ulta), http://amzn.to/2q50quv(Amazon)

Too Faced Hangover 3-In-1 Replenishing Primer & Setting Spray: http://bit.ly/2utOd59(Ulta), http://bit.ly/2v6mNOd(Sephora)

CHANEL Perfection Lumiere Velvet Smooth Effect Foundation in Beige 30: http://bit.ly/1PicSYW(Nordstrom), http://bit.ly/2cgKhwV(Macy’s)

Lancome Effacernes Waterproof Undereye Concealer in “250 Light Bisque: http://bit.ly/2dQxiTs (Ulta), http://bit.ly/2dQwON7 (Nordstrom)

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Pores HD Powder: http://bit.ly/1YqtToC (Ulta), http://bit.ly/2etgkEG (Sephora)

Catrice California in a Box Bronzer & Blush Palette: http://bit.ly/2LPHKt1(Ulta)

Too Faced Shadow Insurance: http://bit.ly/2qw0PCB (Ulta), http://bit.ly/2qvZOuk (Sephora), http://amzn.to/2qtAIAD (Amazon)

Urban Decay Born to Run Eyeshadow Palette: http://bit.ly/2v1EIIN(Ulta), http://bit.ly/2vpPIz8(Sephora)

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Demolition:http://bit.ly/2CnQ8Jj(Ulta), http://bit.ly/2Dw81Fc(Sephora), http://bit.ly/2DxeeAB(Nordstrom)

Estee Lauder Sumptuous Knockout Mascara: http://bit.ly/2pYGtCc (Nordstrom), http://bit.ly/2pfsBWz (Ulta)

Pat McGrath PermaGel Ultra Lip Pencil in “Done Undone”: http://bit.ly/2IeVNXt(Sephora), http://bit.ly/2JResWy(Pat McGrath)

Jouer The Nudes Lip Gloss Duo in Diamond Walk: http://bit.ly/2LaUE17

 

Nail Polish: Essie “Blossom Dandy”: http://bit.ly/2M9bz89

Top: http://bit.ly/2vKZXyQ

Crystal Bar Ring: http://bit.ly/2ttVbEX

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$5 Off at Timeless Skincare use this link: https://www.timelessha.com/discount/HOTANDFLASHY ($5 discount will automatically be applied at checkout, no code needed) (Faves are 20% Vitamin C + E + Ferulic Acid serum, CoEnzyme Q10 Serum, Matrixyl Synthe 6 serum)

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