Certain antimicrobial peptides are being incorporated into treatments to specifically target acne-causing bacteria without antibiotics, reducing the risk of resistance. Other peptides help repair the skin barrier damaged by acne treatments.
The main objective is protection. Your daytime regimen should shield your skin from environmental aggressors like UV rays, pollution, and blue light, which are major contributors to premature aging.
The shift to cooler temperatures, lower humidity, and windy conditions outside, combined with dry indoor heating, strips moisture from the skin. This dehydration can make fine lines and wrinkles appear more prominent.
Prolonged exposure to blue light may generate free radicals that break down collagen. While research is ongoing, using blue light filters and applying antioxidant serums (like vitamin C) can offer protection.