They are your skin’s natural plumping agents! As we age, our skin can lose its fullness and start to sag. Healthy fats help maintain your skin’s natural support structure. They keep cell walls strong and flexible, which helps skin “bounce back.“ This means fewer fine lines and a firmer, more youthful appearance. It’s like giving your skin a supportive cushion from within.
Absolutely, but you must choose your method carefully. Skip rough scrubs entirely. Instead, use a super-soft muslin cloth with your creamy cleanser or a hydrating chemical exfoliant with lactic acid. These options are much kinder. Always exfoliate dry skin less often—maybe just once a week. The most important step is to follow up immediately with a rich, soothing moisturizer to lock in hydration. This helps your skin feel refreshed, not stripped.
Using peptides is simple! Apply your peptide serum or moisturizer to clean, slightly damp skin, both morning and night. They play well with almost all other ingredients. After cleansing and toning, smooth on your peptide product. Then, you can layer other treatments like vitamin C (in the morning) or a retinol (at night) if you use them. Always finish with sunscreen during the day, as protecting your skin makes any anti-aging ingredient, including peptides, work even better.
Keep it super simple! Just make a quick note in your phone for three days. After a meal, jot down what you ate and one word about your skin and energy later. For example: “Lunch: pasta and salad. Afternoon: tired, one new spot.“ Or “Breakfast: eggs and avocado. Morning: good energy, skin calm.“ You don’t need a fancy app or a long journal. These little notes will quickly show you patterns. It’s like being a detective for your own health, and it only takes a few seconds.