I’ve Asked the Experts—These Are the Best Peptide Skincare Products For Healthy, Plump Skin

Ah, peptides. We know they’re something our skin likes, but do we know exactly what they are and what they do? If, like me, you are concerned with signs of ageing and loss of skin elasticity and plumpness, you need a peptide product in your skincare routine. Fact. I’ve always loved peptide skincare, but now that I am 40 and also going through premature menopause, I’m relying on them now more than ever.

To get you the lowdown on peptides, I’ve spoken to two leading dermatologists – Dr Shendy Engelina, a Consultant Dermatologist and Clinical Service Lead at Dermatica, and Dr Alexis Granite, Consultant Dermatologist and Founder of Joonbyrd – to find out what peptides do for the skin and whether there are any dos and don’ts when adding them into your routine. Peptides aren’t the easiest thing to understand (is anything in skincare ever?), so I’ve got the experts to break the topic down in the simplest way possible for you.

So, keep reading for an all-round guide to peptides and why they’re your friend, as well as 10 of my favourite peptide products, tried and tested by me. From serums to moisturisers and eye gels, at all price levels, I’m sure we’ll find you something to add to your basket and start your peptide journey with. Let’s get going…

What are Peptides and What Do They Do?