A homemade tanning spray lets you choose exactly what goes on your skin. Some DIY makers like to add a peptide such as Tripeptide-1 to the base. This article explains what Tripeptide-1 is, gives a simple spray recipe and shows how to apply it evenly. Short answer: Tripeptide-1 is a short peptide made of three […]
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Hydrolats, also called hydrosols or floral waters, are the aromatic waters left after plants are steam-distilled for essential oil. They carry a soft trace of the plant’s scent and are mostly water, which makes them a gentle base for toners and face mists. Short answer: A hydrolat is the fragrant water collected during steam distillation. […]
Matrixyl and matrikines are among the best-known names in peptide skin care. This guide explains what matrikines are, how Matrixyl differs from Matrixyl 3000, which formats are available and how to add a Matrixyl-type peptide solution to a simple DIY serum. Short answer: Matrikines are peptides modeled on short fragments of skin proteins. Matrixyl is […]



