With the recent emphasis on simplifying our skincare routines through skin-streamlining, many of us have learnt how to maximise the benefits of the ingredients in our beauty products. Peptides are among the most potent ingredients, offering a host of benefits. Their popularity extends online as well, with the hashtag #peptide garnering over 340 million views on Tiktok.
The enduring appeal of peptides could also be attributed to its function as “tiny building blocks for proteins” says Dr Lee Hwee Chyen from Epi Dermatology & Laser