Micah Lambeth

We’ve lived through the reign of hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C, and niacinamide in skincare, but an inevitable new queen has risen: peptides. My apologies for going full high school chemistry on you, but the following context is necessary. According to Healthline, “Peptides are amino acids that are the building blocks of certain proteins needed by the skin, like collagen and elastin.” As we age and collagen production slows down, the topical use of peptides can plump and strengthen the skin barrier.

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If I am being totally honest — and I always am when I am writing here on the World Wide Web! — I have not been feeling super great lately. I won’t bore you with those details. And unless you’re a licensed social worker or mental health professional, you’re probably not equipped to handle them anyway.