Ingredients: {Algae, Pullulan}
EWG Rating—Algae
EWG Rating—Pullulan
Pepha Tight is an all-natural instant skin tightener. It is one of the most effective anti-aging skincare ingredients on the market. It has immediate firming effects, but it improves elasticity over time, giving aging a one, two punch.
A sagging face is a major complaint many women have about growing older. Our jawline begins to droop and sag, so do the cheeks and jowls. The main effect of Pepha Tight is increased skin tone.
As we age, the natural collagen and elastin in our skin naturally deplete, resulting in thin, dropping, sagging skin. To correct this, most women opt for a facelift, where a plastic surgeon makes an incision and pulls the face tight again, resulting in a more youthful, firm look.
This usually has to be supplemented with collagen injections to fill sunken areas. Some women do not want to resort to such extreme measures, preferring to try more natural solutions before going under the knife.
Pepha Tight is one of those solutions. It is formulated from marine algae, which provide nutrients to the skin and have a tightening effect. Marine algae are the most similar to human collagen. 
When applied to the skin. It is treated as collagen. The active firming and tightening ingredients in Pepha Tight are polysaccharides, which provide hydration. Pullulan immediately tightens the appearance of the skin. Interestingly, Pullulan is one of the elements in those breath strips and one of the reasons why your tongue might feel tight after using one.
This ingredient works by creating a thin, water-soluble film over the face, which actively lifts and tightens the skin's appearance when appropriately applied. It is a film-forming. It is most commonly used in “liquid facelift” type serums, as it mimics the effects of a facelift without ever having to see a surgeon.
The other Pepha Tight components, including the moisturizing effects and inherent peptides, provide further anti-aging effects. When skin is dehydrated, it not only has a dull appearance, but it can worsen the look of a sunken face. By providing necessary moisture, the cells of the skin can look more voluminous and youthful.
The peptides that Pepha Tight delivers encourage the regeneration of healthy cells, including stimulating collagen production and stimulating elastin production, which builds a healthier, more youthful-looking face.
Over the long haul, Pepha Tight provides a barrier against environmental pollutants and other factors that can cause premature aging. Reactive Oxygen Species accelerates the aging process. This causes collagen to break down faster and earlier than usual. And cross-linked collagen begins to arise.
Our customers love the benefits of Pepha Tight. Its anti-aging tightening effects are long-lasting even after one application. The longer it is used, the better the tightening results. When Pepa Tight is used consistently, skin-smoothing and moisturizing benefits appear. Including a reduction in the appearance of fine lines.
Pepha Tight also contains antioxidants like Vitamin C and B, which can fight free radicals, causing discoloration and dullness, which only exacerbates the look of wrinkles and sagging skin. Seaweed is known for its benefits on cheeks that are visibly tightened. Pepha Tight is one of the best anti-aging ingredients available today.
If you are interested in DIY beauty, this anti-aging ingredient is a must-have! You can add it to any serum to help tighten the cheeks and jawline. It is also great for firming the neck if used in a moisturizer. Even elbows and knees can benefit from Pepha Tight used in body lotion. Assist droopy eyelids in a perk-up, lift with a mask; the possibilities are endless.
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Sources:
https://www.dsm.com/markets/personal-care/en_US/products/products-ranges/bioactives/pepha-tight.html
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28702974
Kari Thomas wrote this article.
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