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Peptide Overload?

JudyL — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 01:25:09 GMT

After a recent thread on peptides, I gave my skin care routine a second look and realized that I'm using a lot of products with peptides in them. I'm not having any issues using the products but was thinking it's a bit of overload.

I use the Timeless CoQ10 in the morning which has matrixyl 3000 in it. At night I'm using the Matrixyl 6 Synthe which has a peptide complex in it. Then using the Perlier Youth Creator which I just looked at the ingredient list and it has peptides in it also. Just finished using SKINN's peptide serum too. Goodness be.

Never realized until recently how many products that I use had peptides in them. Not sure why I didn't realize that before. Guess I wasn't paying attention. Thinking that as I use up current stash, I may not repurchase some.

Re: Peptide Overload?

Ainhisg — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 11:53:24 GMT

@JudyL if the products have different peptides, maybe they're worth keeping? I need to see if I can find a master list online for the chemical names (Is that the right word?) for the different peptides. For example, Matrixyl 3000 combines palmitoyl tripeptide-1 and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7. Matrixyl synthe'6 is Palmitoyl tripeptide-38. Peptides are one of the new hip ingredients, and you'll see them on many labels. I recently bought the Gold Bond Renew Overnight Body & Face, which has peptides. On the label, I see it has palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 (Biopeptide EI). No idea if there are other peptides in it or not, as that is the one I recognized.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 12:09:27 GMT

I know, I use a bunch of them too but I enjoy a good peptide party on my face and convince myself that I'm covering all the bases. I'm not educated enough to know what each one does individually, but I may for a couple. I'm just choosing to believe they're good for encouraging collagen production, plumping, and firming, so all are welcome.

Re: Peptide Overload?

SilleeMee — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 14:47:07 GMT

Peptides are proteins which have been artificially made to have a certain shape and specific function. They are like puzzle pieces in shape and if it fits, or closely match, another protein that will cause them to interact and cause a reaction. The end result can be seen as a collagen boost or increased elasticity and even tightening in some cases depending on the type of peptide used. Generally peptides transport or signal other proteins found in the skin to do various things plus they hold water to increase volume.

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Ainhisg — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 15:21:59 GMT

@SilleeMee I keep looking for that peptide booster to appear on ShopLQ. lol

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SilleeMee — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 15:31:17 GMT

@Ainhisg wrote:
@SilleeMee I keep looking for that peptide booster to appear on ShopLQ. lol

@Ainhisg

I have 9 bottles of that peptide booster. I would give you one to try if I could. I'm really liking the stuff myself. Hope it comes back in stock soon.

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Ainhisg — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 16:17:36 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
@Ainhisg wrote:
@SilleeMee I keep looking for that peptide booster to appear on ShopLQ. lol

@Ainhisg
I have 9 bottles of that peptide booster. I would give you one to try if I could. I'm really liking the stuff myself. Hope it comes back in stock soon.

How kind you are! I absolutely adore that Vitamin C serum. I like it much better than the Timeless I used many years ago. It mimicked the Skincueticals (sp) serum. I like the texure of this and the fact that it is stable and not so fussy.

While we're talking about it, I know you said I can mix it with the Vitamin C serum. Would I keep the same amount of drops of vitamin C serum that I'm using?

Re: Peptide Overload?

SilleeMee — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 16:27:50 GMT

@Ainhisg wrote:
@SilleeMee wrote:
@Ainhisg wrote:
@SilleeMee I keep looking for that peptide booster to appear on ShopLQ. lol

@Ainhisg
I have 9 bottles of that peptide booster. I would give you one to try if I could. I'm really liking the stuff myself. Hope it comes back in stock soon.
How kind you are! I absolutely adore that Vitamin C serum. I like it much better than the Timeless I used many years ago. It mimicked the Skincueticals (sp) serum. I like the texure of this and the fact that it is stable and not so fussy.

While we're talking about it, I know you said I can mix it with the Vitamin C serum. Would I keep the same amount of drops of vitamin C serum that I'm using?

@Ainhisg

Yes, equal number of drops of each serum mixed together.

Re: Peptide Overload?

JudyL — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 17:19:54 GMT

Hmmmm @Ainhisg @SilleeMee @JeanLouiseFinch - you've all given me something to think about.

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Texasmouse — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 17:25:05 GMT

@Ainhisg @SilleeMee what line are you talking about?

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Ainhisg — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 17:33:55 GMT

@Texasmouse The lab direct on shop LC.

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Ainhisg — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 17:36:15 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:
I know, I use a bunch of them too but I enjoy a good peptide party on my face and convince myself that I'm covering all the bases. I'm not educated enough to know what each one does individually, but I may for a couple. I'm just choosing to believe they're good for encouraging collagen production, plumping, and firming, so all are welcome.

@JeanLouiseFinch I love it! A peptide party! I'm going to be using your term from here on out. Lol

Re: Peptide Overload?

Ainhisg — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 16:44:21 GMT

@SilleeMee a few more random questions for you about peptides and other things. Good thing you are kind-hearted and don't charge us for your wealth of information! lol I apologize if you've given this information elsewhere on the boards. I have read so much, that I am cross-eyed. I just want to double check some things...

1) You store your unopened bottles of vitamin C serum in the refrigerator right? And it will be good for around 3 years?

2) Since the Power Boost serum doesn't contain L-ascorbic acid, Matrixyl serums are okay to use right over it, since the PH's are similar, right?

3) If I wanted to try the Ordinary Argireline serum, many websites say it becomes ineffective over vitamin C, but again...that is only the L-ascorbic acid form, correct?

4) And finally, I read some research from Texas A&M that says collagen powders are basically ruined if stirred into a hot beverage like coffee. But everywhere else and every single collagen powder supplement label I've read says to stir it into a hot beverage. What are your thoughts?

Thank you so much, and I hope you're having a great day! I actually meant to get on here earlier this morning to ask you these things, but we thought we were going to have to get a new washer so were dealing with that. Thankfully, unplugging it for 60 seconds reset the motherboard, so there were sighs of relief happening over here!

Re: Peptide Overload?

SilleeMee — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 17:10:36 GMT

@Ainhisg wrote:
@SilleeMee a few more random questions for you about peptides and other things. Good thing you are kind-hearted and don't charge us for your wealth of information! lol I apologize if you've given this information elsewhere on the boards. I have read so much, that I am cross-eyed. I just want to double check some things...

1) You store your unopened bottles of vitamin C serum in the refrigerator right? And it will be good for around 3 years?

2) Since the Power Boost serum doesn't contain L-ascorbic acid, Matrixyl serums are okay to use right over it, since the PH's are similar, right?

3) If I wanted to try the Ordinary Argireline serum, many websites say it becomes ineffective over vitamin C, but again...that is only the L-ascorbic acid form, correct?

4) And finally, I read some research from Texas A&M that says collagen powders are basically ruined if stirred into a hot beverage like coffee. But everywhere else and every single collagen powder supplement label I've read says to stir it into a hot beverage. What are your thoughts?

Thank you so much, and I hope you're having a great day! I actually meant to get on here earlier this morning to ask you these things, but we thought we were going to have to get a new washer so were dealing with that. Thankfully, unplugging it for 60 seconds reset the motherboard, so there were sighs of relief happening over here!

@Ainhisg

Thank you for itemizing your questions...LOL! That makes it easier to answer them in the right order.

Here we go...

1) The Lab Direct Power Punch VC Serum has a shelf life of 2 years. That was verified by David himself via email. Placing it in the fridge won't extend that beyond the 2 years but it will help the product from any possible deterioration caused from fluctuations in temp and protect it from light.

2) Yes, Matrixyl as well as any other peptide can be used with the Power Punch b/c of the neutral pH.

3) Same as above.

4) It takes temperatures of 300'F and higher to denature collagen. Much hotter than anything you would consume.

Re: Peptide Overload?

Ainhisg — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 17:18:56 GMT

@SilleeMee Perfect! I am going to screen shot your answers! Thank you so, so, so much, and I hope you have a very blessed day!