Abstract
Perception of beauty is tied to the idea of youth. This is why a large number of peptides proposed in the field of cosmetics are used as anti-aging/anti-wrinkle products. Some peptides have been proven in their efficacy through clinical skin trials. This paper describes some peptides that are most frequently used in cosmeceutical products and their potential benefits and practical use in dermatology.
Highlights
Perception of beauty is tied to the idea of youth
Carrier peptides belong to a general category that acts as a mediator of the transport of an important substance, but their major application is to deliver important trace elements, which are necessary for wound healing and enzymatic processes [14]
Any cosmetic products which contain bioactive peptides in their formulations must be submitted to efficacy and safety tests
Summary
Peptides entered the cosmeceutical field long time ago, when Loren Pickart proposed the synthetic peptide GHK as a signal peptide enhancing collagen production and acting as a carrier peptide when complexed with copper (II) [1]. It was the first copper peptide incorporated into skin care products [2]. The bond between two amino acids is called the peptide bond. The shortest peptides contain two amino acids in their structure is called dipeptides. Proteins consist of one or more polypeptides arranged in a biologically functional manner [5]
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