Laser Focus on Peptides

Peptides have become a buzzword in the skincare world—and for good reason. These powerhouse ingredients, made of short chains of amino acids, work as messengers that signal your skin to boost collagen, calm inflammation, and strengthen its barrier. Whether you’re targeting fine lines, recovering from a laser treatment, or simply want a firmer, healthier complexion, peptides deliver results. From “Botox in a bottle” to copper peptides and growth factors, the right formula can make all the difference. Pair them with seasonal skincare favorites like a pumpkin mask, and your skin will thank you all autumn long.

What are peptides?

Peptides have been the talk around the skincare world as of late but what are they? Peptides are powerful ingredients that are typically used when talking about things like firming, anti-aging and collagen boosting. Specifically, peptides are short chains of amino acids which are the building blocks of protein – like collagen and elastin. They act like little messengers, signaling your skin to produce more collagen or generally other regenerative tasks. They can also calm redness, inflammation, and improve barrier function. Think of them like your skin’s own personal trainer, motivating your skin to stay firm, strong, and smooth!

Benefits of Peptides

The benefits of peptides are massive, almost like you can’t go wrong with utilizing them in your skincare routine. Specific peptides will have specific benefits for the skin, so depending on what your end goal is, you’ll want to verify what you’re using. A super common one that is found in a lot of skincare, is acetyl hexapeptide-8. This peptide is famous for being coined as “Botox in a bottle”. Though this doesn’t paralyze the muscle like an actual neurotoxin, it weakens the muscle movement signal, leading to softer expression lines. You might have also heard of copper peptides before, and these ones are great for wound healing and repairing the skin. The heavy hitters come in the form of ogliopeptide-1, or your epidermal growth factor. These are fantastic for post-procedure skin (like a CO2 Laser) because they speed up closure of micro-injuries.

Laser Types & Who They’re Good For

Product Spotlight: Fall in love with pumpkin mask + boost with peptides

The colder months are the most popular when it comes to more intense treatments like lasers, and if you’re going to invest in your treatments, it’s always a good idea to invest in your post care. Lasers can make the skin more vulnerable to damage post-treatment than a traditional facial, so recovery is incredibly important. Peptides have incredible wound healing effects that make them the perfect thing to use in post-care. The Westfield Bio-Peptide Growth Factor cream is a perfect option in the peptide market. What makes this product so unique is that it’s not just packed with peptides but also growth factors. This powerful combination creates lasting change in the skin even after a treatment is done. Add in our Pore Refining Pumpkin Mask when your skin needs a little extra love and hydration accompanied by the fresh scent of fall.