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SIGNAL peptides; SKIN care products; MUSCLE tone; BLOOD platelets; OPUNTIA

This article from Cosmopolitan provides an overview of the latest skincare products, treatments, and trends. It highlights the benefits of peptides in skincare, explaining how different types of peptides can improve the appearance of wrinkles, promote elasticity, and transfer other actives into the skin. The article also discusses the use of ectoin, a peptide that can protect the skin from environmental stressors and enhance the effectiveness of other treatments like retinol. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of inclusive testing practices in the skincare industry and showcases companies that have adjusted their testing methods to ensure their products work for people of all skin tones and ethnicities. The article further explores advancements in bodycare, hybrid makeup-skincare products, the use of exosomes in skincare, and the introduction of injectable moisturizers. It concludes by discussing the evolution of spa facials into more comprehensive and effective treatments offered in dermatologists' offices. Lastly, the article mentions noninvasive skin tightening treatments that use heat or ultrasound technology to stimulate collagen production and tighten the skin. [Extracted from the article]

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