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Benefits of Amino Acids For The Skin
Ever wondered, what do amino acids do for the skin? Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins and peptides in the body, responsible for maintaining skin health and hydration by smoothing lines, minimising inflammation whilst helping to brighten and tighten the skin. As a vital component of your skin's Natural Moisturising Factor (NMF), Amino Acids such as Glycine, Serine and Alanine work to attract moisture to the skin, which is why you'll often see these Amino Acids on the ingredient list of skincare products for dehydrated skin. The Ordinary Amino Acids + B5 and the FOREO Supercharged Serum Serum Serum are great examples of a serums & treatments to effectively target delivery of Amino Acids into the skin, to help strengthen the skin barrier, repair and hydrate.
Amino Acids For Skin Repair
Essential for tissue repair, Amino Acids work by supporting healthy skin cell turn over to help counter the effects of UV, stress, pollution and environmental skin damage. The anti-inflammatory effects of Amino Acids in skincare products also helps to soothe skin conditions including eczema, acne and psoriasis by delivering calming benefits that offer relief to sufferers. Furthermore, Amino Acids ensure adequate skin hydration, smooth skin texture and even help tighten the skin, which is why you can find Amino Acids featuring in skin refining, blemished and pigmentation skincare such as the CosMedix Refine.
What Do Amino Acids Do For The Skin Tightening?
Amino Acids as the building blocks of proteins and peptides, they play a key role in plumping, firming and tightening the skin. By contributing to healthy collagen and elastin synthesis within the skin, Amino Acids help to enhance skin firmness, elasticity and reinforce the skin's structure. By helping to smooth fine line and wrinkles, in addition to ensuring the skin is adequately hydrated, Amino Acids also have a nice plumping result on the skin to reveal a more youthful appearance. Look for Amino Acids via peptide skincare products, moisturisers & creams and in targeted treatments like the HydroPeptide Nimni Cream to experience tighter, and more firm skin.