- Peptides are short chains of amino acids that act as messengers in skincare.
- Different peptides target different concerns, so a complex covers more ground than one alone.
- DOSE combines 2% GHK-Cu with six supporting peptides and hydrolyzed collagen.
What are peptides?
Peptides are short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins like collagen. In skincare, specific peptides are chosen because they help skin look firmer, smoother or calmer. Because each one has a different focus, combining several gives a more complete result.
The DOSE peptide complex
| Ingredient | Focus | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| GHK-Cu (copper peptide), 2% | Renew | Supports the look of firmer, smoother, renewed skin and a resilient barrier |
| Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 | Smooth | Softens the look of expression lines on the forehead and around the eyes |
| Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate | Relax | Helps smooth the look of lines that form with facial movement |
| Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 | Firm | Supports the look of firm, plump skin |
| Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 | Calm | Helps calm the look of redness and supports skin's structure |
| Acetyl Octapeptide-3 | Target | Targets the look of deeper expression lines |
| Hydrolyzed Collagen | Hydrate | Instant hydration for a plumper, dewier look |
Why a complex beats a single peptide
Lines around the eyes and forehead come from movement; loss of firmness comes from changes in skin structure; dullness comes from slower renewal. No single peptide covers all of that. Pairing GHK-Cu with expression-line peptides and firming peptides means one step does the work of several serums.
What's not in it
DOSE is fragrance-free, paraben-free, sulfate-free, silicone-free, vegan and non-comedogenic. The blue colour comes from the copper in GHK-Cu, not a dye.
FAQ
What's in DOSE?
A 7-peptide complex: 2% GHK-Cu, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Acetyl Octapeptide-3 and Hydrolyzed Collagen.
Is a multi-peptide serum better than a single peptide?
Different peptides target different concerns, so a well-formulated complex covers more ground in one step.
Is DOSE fragrance-free?
Yes. DOSE contains no added fragrance, parabens, sulfates or silicones, and it's vegan.
This article is for general information only and isn't medical advice. DOSE is a cosmetic product and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Individual results vary.