What's all the fuss about peptides?
Peptides seem to be all the rage these days - and not just within the medical and scientific community. My patients and Lexli customers often ask whether or not they should be looking to this skincare ingredient to help them reduce the signs of aging. My answer: there is certainly encouraging research surrounding peptides, but it will be years before we really know how impactful they are.
Biologically active compounds that closely resemble proteins, peptides are chains of fewer than 50 amino acids. (More than this and it's generally classified as a protein.) Naturally occurring in the body, peptides have a...
Antioxidants: Our Molecular Crimefighters
The term "antioxidants" has become a health and wellness buzz word in recent years. Physicians and nutritionists regularly encourage consumers to eat foods rich in them, while consumer products regularly tout them on product labels. In fact, antioxidants now make a regular appearance in skincare products, ours included. But, have you ever wondered what it is they do? And, are they really that beneficial or are they just hype?
Let me answer the last question first: antioxidants are definitely beneficial to the body. They're like the soldiers of our cells, disarming the free radicals that threaten cellular damage. Not only do...