Skin Aging
By FormBlends Medical Team · Last reviewed April 2026
Skin aging is the progressive loss of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid that leads to wrinkles, sagging, and reduced skin thickness. Intrinsic aging begins in the mid-20s, with collagen production declining approximately 1% per year after age 30. Peptides targeting collagen synthesis and cellular turnover offer a research-backed approach to supporting skin health from the inside out.
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Common Symptoms
- Fine lines and wrinkles, especially around eyes and mouth
- Loss of skin elasticity and firmness
- Thinning skin that bruises more easily
- Uneven skin tone and age spots
- Dryness and reduced moisture retention
- Slower wound healing on the skin surface
Common Causes
- Declining collagen and elastin production with age
- Cumulative UV damage breaking down extracellular matrix
- Reduced growth hormone and IGF-1 levels
- Oxidative stress from free radicals
- Glycation from excess sugar damaging collagen fibers
Treatment Options
GHK-Cu
GHK-Cu (copper peptide) stimulates collagen synthesis, promotes wound healing, and has antioxidant properties. Research shows it increases collagen and glycosaminoglycan production in dermal fibroblasts.
Learn more about GHK-Cu →Epithalon
Epithalon activates telomerase, the enzyme responsible for maintaining telomere length. Research suggests it may support cellular longevity and delay replicative senescence in skin cells.
Learn more about Epithalon →Microneedling
Microneedling creates controlled micro-injuries that trigger the skin's wound healing response, stimulating new collagen and elastin production over several treatment sessions.
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