Peptides: Youโve definitely seen the popular beauty ingredient somewhere by now - whether itโs been featured in skincare, hair products, or even injectables.ย ย
But, what exactly are peptides and what's the big deal around them?ย ย
Letโs get into it.ย
Why peptides, why now:ย
Peptides have had a long-standing reputation in the beauty world, but recently it seems theyโre everywhere.ย ย
Thereโs been a real shift in consumer buying โ people are looking for science-backed, ingredient-driven skincare and haircare. We all want products that actually work, not just look cute on our shelf.ย ย
Peptides are typically gentle, yet highly effective - making them a favorite ingredient for delivering visible results across an array of skin types and their different concerns.ย
Thereโs also higher demand for products that multitask to allow for more minimalistic choices when it comes to skincare/beauty (bye-bye, 12-step skincare routines.) This approach is often called โskinimalismโ - a minimalist beauty routine that focuses on fewer, multi-tasking products. And peptides can do a lot with just a little!ย ย ย
Cool, but like... what are they?ย
Peptides are short chains of amino acids, a.k.a. the building blocks of โbeautyโ proteins like collagen, elastin, and keratin.ย
Think of peptides as tiny personal trainers for your skin and hair โ coaching your cells to stay strong, smooth, and more resilient.ย ย
What peptides actually do:ย
The best part about peptides is how multi-functional they are. Some things they can help with include:ย
- Firming and plumping skinย
- Promoting hair density + reducing sheddingย
- Supporting longer, fuller-looking lashes, brows, and scalp hairย
- Strengthening the skin barrierย
The truth is, peptides are consistently pretty great. But there is a lot of variation between what different peptides do.ย
Peptides work uniquely together in different products, especially when they interact with other ingredients.ย ย
For example, peptides + hyaluronic acid? A dream team for hydration and more long-term results.ย ย
How peptides fit into Babe Original cosmetics:ย
We are big fans of peptides over here! When you purchase a product from Babe, you can almost guarantee that it has peptides (besides a select few that have other performance-driven ingredients!)ย
In fact, some of our most loved products (like Volumizing Brow Filler, Densifying Hair Serum, and Cloud 9 Lip Serum) have multiple peptides for layered benefits.ย
Take a sneak peek behind the Renewing Lash Serum label (our newer, alternative lash serum formula thatโs made for sensitive eyes). Made up of our exclusive Pro-6 Peptide Complexโข, hereโs what each of the six peptides do:ย
- Myristoyl Pentapeptide-8 โ Helps promote stronger, softer, and more flexible lashesย
- Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1 โ Targets lash fallout and supports improved appearance of lash thicknessย
- Myristoyl Hexapeptide-16 โ Conditions and strengthens the lash fiberย
- Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17 โ Supports longer-looking lashes by reinforcing the follicleย
- Myristoyl Tetrapeptide-12 โ Enhances softness and helps nourish brittle lashesย
- Oligopeptide-2 โ Helps maintain healthy-looking lashes and encourages appearance of fullnessย
Sound like the ultimate peptide lineup? We think so, too (and we have clinical studies to prove it!) Weโve paired this proprietary peptide complex with ultra-gentle and nourishing botanical extracts to aid in lash health even more.ย ย
So, who should use peptides?ย
Anyone can use peptides in beauty products! Theyโre good for all ages, generally safe for sensitive skin, and help support a more effective beauty routine without adding extra steps. Theyโre great for beginners too as theyโre non-invasive but still effective โ a great intro to more โactiveโ skincare ingredients.ย ย
How to maximize peptide results:ย ย
A phrase we say often at Babe Original is โconsistency is keyโ and itโs truly the way to see visible lash, brow, hair or skin results.ย
Typically, itโs best to use a peptide-based product every day for at least 4-12 weeks to begin seeing real results. (Note: time may vary per person!) After that, you can typically use the product(s) just 2-3x per week to maintain those results.ย ย
Which Babe products can I find peptides in?ย
Hereโs where youโll find peptides across our product lineup - organized by beauty category:ย
LASH:ย
BROW:ย
HAIR:ย
LIP/SKIN:ย
The TL;DR?ย
Peptides really are worth the hype. Theyโre gentle, effective, and multitasking powerhouses found in all sorts of beauty and skincare products. If your routine includes peptides, youโre already in good hands.ย
Want to see what peptides can do for you?ย ย