Peptides are tiny molecules with amazing properties.
Being biomimetic, and of small enough size, they are able to signal physiological changes at the dermal level if formulated in a suitable base to ensure delivery to the stratum basale.
If you can get your peptide to traverse deep enough through the epidermal layers, the ‘mimic’ peptide provided in cosmeceutical form can bind to receptors and elicit outstanding results.
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Therefore the biggest formulation issue for the cosmetic chemist is how to choose the correct peptide for the desired results, and how to formulate the base product to ensure these tiny substances travel a comparatively long way.
While there are peptides with specific activity to support hair growth and volumising, you can use the same principles in this how-to guide to create an anti-grey peptide serum; just choose your peptide appropriately to suit the desired results.
So, what are the essential ingredients in a hair growth peptide serum, and how should you build a hair growth peptide serum formula?
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