If you’ve ever looked through my topical peptide shop and thought, “Okay… where in the world do I even begin with this DIY skincare chemistry set?” — I’ve got you. It may look a little intimidating at first, but I promise, it doesn’t have to be complicated. I put together a simple, step-by-step DIY guide that breaks it all down and makes choosing, mixing and using your topical peptides easy enough for just about anyone to follow. No chemistry degree required. https://peptidejunkies24.shop Use Code SKOOL40 for 40% off!!! ***************************************************************************************************** APPLICATION GUIDE: • Apply to clean, completely dry skin • For peptide powders, use a plain hyaluronic acid (HA) serum or compatible water-based serum as your base unless otherwise specified • After mixing peptide powders with a facial or scalp serum, allow the serum to sit overnight before use to allow the peptide powders to dissolve completely • Before each use, mix gently by rolling the bottle between your hands or swirling the bottle for 30 seconds • Avoid direct mixing or immediate layering with strong Vitamin C formulas or low-pH actives • If using potentially irritating actives in the same routine, separate application times when possible • Introduce new products gradually to assess skin tolerance • Always use sunscreen during the day, especially when using Retinol AVOID DIRECT MIXING WITH: • Low-pH exfoliating acids • Benzoyl peroxide • Strong oxidizing ingredients LAYERING RULES GENERALLY COMPATIBLE WITH: • Hyaluronic Acid • Ceramides • Madecassoside • Moisturizers • Compatible peptide formulations Refrigerate freshly mixed peptide formulas when appropriate for the ingredient and formulation. Prepare smaller batches when possible rather than assuming every reconstituted topical peptide will remain optimally stable for the same length of time. GENERAL PEPTIDE POWDER MIXING DIRECTIONS: