Peptides

The Basics On Peptides

What is Peptides?

Peptides are portions of short or long-chain amino acids, and amino acids are the building blocks of protein.

What are other names for Peptides?

AMINO-PEPTIDE

What is Peptides used for?

Peptides are chains of amino acids linked by peptide bonds that form the building blocks of proteins in the skin. Short chains of linked amino acids are called peptides and when they form long chains of amino acids, they become proteins. Generally, if there are less than 50 amino acids within a protein chain, they are renamed and referred to as peptides.

How Peptides is classified

Skin-Soothing, Skin-Restoring

Recommendations for using Peptides during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Limited data suggests no known risk

 

Peptides During Pregnancy

What we know about using Peptides while pregnant or breastfeeding

Limited information available.

The soy proteins that serve as the sources for the ingredients that are addressed in this safety assessment are found in the foods we consume daily. The potential for systemic effects, other than sensitization, from the possible absorption of soy ingredients through topical exposure is much less than the potential for systemic effects from absorption through oral exposures. This is because the rates of absorption and metabolism of these ingredients in the skin are expected to be negligible compared to the corresponding rates in the digestive tract. Thus, the potential for systemic effects, other than sensitization, are not discussed in detail in this report.

General safety info about Peptides from CIR

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel reviewed the safety of soy proteins and peptides, which function in cosmetics primarily as hair conditioning agents and skin conditioning agents-miscellaneous. The Panel considered relevant data related to these ingredients. The Panel concluded that soy proteins and peptides are safe in cosmetics in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment.

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Products where you might find Peptides

VivierSkin C E Peptides; Bioelements Power Peptide; Credentials Botanical Bio-Peptide Concentrate; The Ordinary “Buffet” + Copper Peptides;Biossance Squalane + Peptide Eye Gel;The INKEY List Collagen Booster Firming Peptide Serum