The Skincarma Pod | Episode 13: Demystifying Peptides – the Secret to Getting Your Bounce Back

In this episode of the Skincarma Pod, Carmine dives deep into the complexities of peptides, exploring their significance in skincare and their role in boosting skin’s vital collagen. He discusses the various types of peptides, their benefits, and how they contribute to youthful skin. The conversation also covers the importance of consistency in skincare routines, debunks common myths about collagen in products, and highlights effective ingredients like Retinol and Vitamin C for maintaining skin health. Carmine shares insights on innovative collagen-boosting products, particularly the Paula's Choice Pro Collagen Peptide Moisturizer – one of his favorite new gel-cream moisturizers that he declares is “a gel-cream on steroids!”.—Product links:Paula’s Choice Pro-Collagen Peptide Plumping MoisturizerPaula’s Choice Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptide BoosterKiehl’s Better Screen™ UV Serum Sunscreen with Collagen PeptideOne Skin OS-01 FACE Topical SupplementThe Ordinary Matrixyl 10% + HA—Product reviews on the Skincarma Blog:Paula’s Choice Pro-Collagen Peptide Plumping Moisturizer product review here.Paula’s Choice Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptide Booster product review here.Kiehl’s Better Screen™ UV Serum Sunscreen product review here.One Skin OS-01 FACE Topical Supplement product review here.Explore the Best Paula’s Choice products here.—The Skincarma Blog™ is written and curated by skinfluencer, skincare junkie and Brooklyn writer Carmine Montalto. With 25 years of expertise in beauty across every category, Carmine has helped build multiple consumer brands from the ground up. He’s named 100s of skincare, haircare & makeup products – some of which are probably in your bathroom now! And, he’s tested 1,000s of products, the best of which can be found reviewed on his blog at skincarma.com.The Skincarma Blog® is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Skincarma® at skincarma.substack.com/subscribe