What are the benefits cosmetic peptides?
Melanotan I
Melanotan I works at creating more melanin in the skin. Melanin deposits act as a natural sunblock at the cellular level. Melanotan tanning injections may offer a way to bring upon a safe, cosmetic tan with less damage. Melanotan I is related to Melanotan II but is a shorter amino acid sequence. Melanotan I has a shorter half life of Melanotan II. Typically people need to dose Melanotan I twice daily.
Helps:
– Tanning
– Vitaligo
– Prevents skin from burning in UV light
Melanotan II
This peptide changes the melanin in the skin. The peptide works on what is called the alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (alpha-MSH). People who start on this sunless tanning peptide find their melanin in their skin darkens with use. An increased exposure to sunlight will increase the production of melanin tremendously. The peptide PT-141 is a derivative of melanotan II. Therefore, some increased libido is seen while using melanotan II. Melanotan II helps protect the skin from burning by placing down more melanin, which acts as a natural sunblock.
Helps:
– Tanning
– Weight loss
– Libido
– Vitaligo
– Prevents skin from burning in UV light
GHK-cu/Argireline/Leuphasyl
This combination of peptides repairs skin and reduces fine lines and wrinkles. It is also used for hair growth in clients. The Argireline and Leuphasyl combination add in botox like effects with the ability to reduce fine lines and wrinkles by ~30% in 30 days (Lim). GHK-cu is a great peptide not only for skin but also for it’s ability to help with wound healing. It is used often topically for the face or other areas to reduce wrinkles. It can help with hyperpigmentation or UV radiation damage. Though, it is hypothesized that CHK-cu can also help with age-related cognitive decline when used as an injectable (Pickart).
Helps with:
– Improves elasticity
– Tightens skin in clinical studies
– Improves skin density and firmness
– Improves photo-damage and hyperpigmentation
– Reduces fine lines and wrinkles
– Improve skin clarity
– Increases keratinocyte production
– Reverses thinning skin
– Repairs skin
– Helps smooth rough skin
– Protects skin from the harmful UV radation
– Increases hair growth, thickness and enlarges hair follicle size
– Anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory
– Possibly age-associated neurodegeneration and cognitive decline