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Pep - up

Copper peptides have come into my life recently as a Botox alternative I can use on a daily basis to restore collagen loss and keep my skin looking as youthful as ever. They don’t paralyze facial muscles like typical injections, but they do give my skin a super plump, lifted, glass skin texture and look that also smoothes out wrinkles, making them appear ten times less obvious. And I still get to move my face which is a win-win.

Specifically, I’ve been loving the Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum because it immediately douses my skin with hydration (courtesy of their vegan peptide blend and rapid plumping trio of hyaluronic acid, polyglutamic acid, and sugarcane squalane). Like other Biossance products, it’s also brimming with beneficial botanicals, including eggplant, aloe vera, turmeric, and firming paracress extract. 

I love this serum so much that it’s nearly made doing my skincare regime addicting! I see instant results every time I use this serum—my fine lines disappear, my skin feels bouncier, and the hydration is crazy. I alternate between using it as my morning or evening treatment, though you could use it twice a day.

The Ordinary Copper Peptides Serum is another fav that also supports slow skin aging and antioxidant defense. The formula is lightweight, hydrating, and works for all skin types – whether you’re oily or dry. Plus, it’s more affordable than the Biossance serum and still packs noticeable results on first use.

it can also be used on top of the skin too. So of course we included it topically and orally. When combined, this duo promotes collagen synthesis at the cellular level and skin regeneration — meaning, it’s literally flipping old skin for new skin from the inside - out by secreting precursor molecules called procollegans (mature collagen molecules) throughout the entire body.

Unlike Botox, silica effectively diminishes existing wrinkles while preventing new ones, by connecting broken down tissues for long term results. Overall, the skin on my face looks dramatically better but, I’ve also noticed healthier results throughout my entire body. Combining copper peptides + silica is a game changer for topical skin care especially for anyone that wants a non-invasive, naturally effective alternative to botox. This duo is the dream team of my current skincare regime!

Skin Secret Tip: Organic Cloves

We openly have a love affair with cloves. It’s one of those “iykyk” health and beauty secrets that has long been a part of Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Like copper peptides, cloves are believed to be a natural replacement for Botox thanks to their anti-aging properties. More specifically, cloves contain eugenol, an antioxidant compound that repairs cellular damage and boosts blood circulation, both of which support bouncy, youthful skin and prevent collagen breakdown. 

 Pair cloves with copper peptides for an anti-aging treatment Mother Nature would be proud of (wink, wink.)