This Anti-Ageing Powerhouse Is Good For Your Skin
Aug 12, 2021
3 minutes
TEXT VANESSA CHIA
“Peptides are compounds made up of short chains of amino acids, and they are the building blocks of proteins, like collagen and elastin.”
– Dr Kong Yan Ling, dermatologist
A quick look through the ingredient list of your anti-ageing serum or lotion, and you might notice the word “peptides’’. Sometimes, it comes with prefixes like tri-, hexa- or tetra-, but don’t let that confuse you, because peptides, in any form, are essential active ingredients, particularly if you’re looking to keep skin looking youthful.
According to Dr Kong Yan Ling, dermatologist at DS Skin & Wellness Clinic, “Peptides are
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