Peptides Made Simple: Everything you need to know about adding a peptide product to your skincare routine

Peptides are one of the most hyped skincare ingredients right now—but what do they actually do? In this episode, we break down peptides in simple, no-BS terms. You’ll learn what peptides are, the different types used in skincare, what results are realistic, how to choose a peptide serum, and whether you really need peptides in every product. Plus, I’ll share some of my favorite peptide products at both luxury and budget-friendly price points.

If peptides have ever confused you—or felt overpromised—this episode will make it click.

🔗 Links:

• 💌 Work with me one-on-one
• 📲 Your free monthly skin tracker + Community Board
• 📚 The Database Library
• 🧪 Not sure where to start? Take the quiz
• 🌐 yourestieella.com

Peptides mentioned in this episode

Liquid Peptides Advanced MP Serum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-45564299

DR. WHITNEY BOWE BEAUTY | Peptide + HA Plumping Serum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-45564313

MEDIK8 | Liquid Peptides: https://go.shopmy.us/p-45564326

COSRX | The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-45564355

GOOD MOLECULES | Super Peptide Serum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-45564899

NATURIUM | Multi-Peptide Advanced Serum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-45564915

PEACH & LILY | Copper Peptide Pro Firming Serum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-45564947

BUBBLE SKINCARE | Water Slide Hydrating Serum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-45564997

Shop more of my favorite products here: https://shopmy.us/ellaelston

A few relevant peptide studies (more linked in the Peptide Database)

Lee E, Ahn DK, Kim JH, et al. Skin Anti-Aging and Moisturizing Effects of Low-Molecular-Weight Collagen Peptide Supplementation in Healthy Adults: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial. J Microbiol Biotechnol. 2025;35:e2507008. Published 2025 Sep 11. doi:10.4014/jmb.2507.07008

Skibska A, Perlikowska R. Signal Peptides - Promising Ingredients in Cosmetics. Curr Protein Pept Sci. 2021;22(10):716-728. doi:10.2174/1389203722666210812121129

Badilli U, Inal O. Current Approaches in Cosmeceuticals: Peptides, Biotics and Marine Biopolymers. Polymers (Basel). 2025 Mar 18;17(6):798. doi: 10.3390/polym17060798. PMID: 40292641; PMCID: PMC11946782.