Peptides are generated when α-amino acids bind together via peptide bonds. They are the intermediate products of protein hydrolysis. When three or more amino acids dehydrate and condensate, they create a polypeptide.
The main impacts and functions of peptides are as follows:
1. Peptide Effects on Skin:
(1) Repairs Acne Scars and Pits.
Peptides offer strong skin-repairing properties. They promote elastin synthesis and increase fibroblast proliferation and division. This aids in the regeneration of broken collagen fibres and damaged skin, so effectively reducing acne scars and pits.
(2) Anti-aging Effects
Peptides can activate skin fibroblasts and stimulate the production of collagen and elastic fibres. This increases the skin's fullness, firmness, and elasticity. As a result, wrinkles grow more slowly, and the skin's metabolic capacity improves, adding to its anti-aging properties.
(3) Reducing redness and strengthening the skin barrier.
Peptides aid in the healing of the stratum corneum, stabilizing the skin and minimizing irritation or sensitivity-induced redness.
2. Peptide Effects on the Human Body
(1) Promotes Blood Health
Peptides can assist treat leukopenia (low white blood cell count) induced by radiation, radiotherapy treatments, or anti-tumor therapies.
2) Detoxification
Peptides can interact with hazardous chemicals, heavy metals, and carcinogens that enter the body. They increase elimination and help neutralize toxic compounds, so aiding in detoxification.
(3) Improving cell metabolism and protein utilization
Peptides stimulate cell division and regulate cellular metabolism. They help maintain regular pace, quality, and quantity of protein synthesis within cells, improving the body's overall efficiency in using protein.
