When it comes to treating signs of aging like fine lines, it's easy to reach for drying ingredients like retinol. But I've found that when my skin is dehydrated, those very early signs of aging look even more noticeable. And it's compounded by the fact that my skin is naturally dry and prone to eczema and flakiness.
What I love about Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream is that it targets fine lines with a generous dose of moisture that seems to "fill in" those creases.
Especially in the winter, when the environment is already harsh and drying, this is the moisturizer I reach for when I want my skin to look smoother without pushing it into a flaky, irritated spiral.
But the big catch is how expensive this cream is. I've begrudgingly shelled out the full $72 for the regular size, but it's down to $36 (half off!) on Prime Day.
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The science behind why the Protini Polypeptide Cream works
Since I used to be a health journalist, let me break it down for you: The big draw of the cream is its sequence of nine signal peptides, which are short amino acid chains that give "instructions" to your skin. They can signal processes that support collagen and maintain the skin's firmness and bounce. It's like a gentle suggestion to do better, not a whack over the head (looking at you, retinol).
The more immediate difference I notice, though, comes down to hydration. By helping my skin hold on to moisture, the cream temporarily plumps it up, so the fine lines that look more pronounced when mt skin is dehydrated appear softer. Protini isn't a replacement for retinol, but it's a much more comfortable option when dry skin is the bigger issue.
Prime Day deals on Drunk Elephant skincare
Drunk Elephant rarely goes on sale, so Prime Day is a great time to stock up on its effective, sensitive-skin-friendly formulas.
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