Peptide hype is at an all-time high – I found out the truth - The Independent
The article explores the rising popularity of peptides in skincare and weight-loss drugs, while warning about the dangers of unregulated 'grey-market' injectables. The author shares personal experiences with peptide-based beauty treatments.
Why it matters
The trend highlights a growing public interest in longevity and beauty treatments that often outpaces clinical safety regulations.
They’re in skincare, lip glosses and weight-loss drugs – but also in ‘grey-market’ injectables where some people are buying products online without sufficient human trials to prove their safety. Charlotte Cripps samples some for herself and learns more about beauty’s biggest talking point
The piece balances personal narrative with investigative reporting on health trends.
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