Peptides on the hype-hot seat: skincare dreams, weight‑loss drugs, and safety concerns
A look at the peptide craze across skincare, anti-ageing injections and GLP-1 weight‑loss drugs, explaining that peptides are short amino‑acid messengers that can boost collagen, reduce inflammation, or aid tissue repair; the piece describes high‑tech facial treatments and delivery methods, notes the cost, and warns about unlicensed, grey‑market injections with uncertain safety data, citing experts who urge caution and emphasize robust testing and licensed products.
