Lip care is in the spotlight when it comes to skin care trends, and the attention is rightfully deserved. While most skin care products focus on improving the face, neck and chest, lips are a focal point that need more TLC, not less. With PDRN and peptides being the latest it-girl ingredients, PDRN lip balms and peptide lip treatments are popping up left and right.
But what are they actually doing for your lips? Let’s chat about the benefits, and why combining them can lead to plumper, smoother, more hydrated lips.
What does PDRN do for lips?
PDRN, or polydeoxyribonucleotide, is a DNA compound that supports skin renewal by triggering repair processes. This stimulates collagen production while calming inflammation and irritation.
Traditionally, PDRN in skin care has been sourced from salmon sperm (yes, you read that correctly). However, roses have provided a plant-based alternative that’s a little less polarizing. PDRN can be extracted from the cells of the Damascus rose, giving us the ability to develop cruelty-free and vegan PDRN lip balms.
PDRN can help improve texture and tone, plus reduce the appearance of fine lines. If you struggle with chapped lip texture, PDRN will create a smoother look. Its anti-inflammatory, soothing and healing properties are also helpful for extremely dry and cracked lips. But everyone can benefit from the collagen-boosting signals, which can create a fuller lip appearance.
Peptide Lip Care Benefits
We hear a lot about what peptides can do for our face, and they’re a perfect lip treatment ingredient for all the same reasons.
Peptides are chains of amino acids that act as building blocks to signal your skin to produce naturally occurring proteins like elastin and collagen, and to speed up healing. These are essential proteins that keep skin firm and bouncy, and improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin texture.
As we get older, the natural production of elastin and collagen slows down, and peptides can help send signals to the skin that stimulate the process. This makes the biggest difference for fine lines and lost volume in the lips.
Other benefits of peptides include enhanced hydration and moisture retention, which lips benefit from tremendously. From environmental stress to personal habits like lip licking, moisture is a top concern when it comes to lip care that peptides directly help address.
Combining PDRN + Peptide Lip Treatments
What happens when you combine these two super skin care ingredients? When paired, PDRN and peptides work together to boost firmness and elasticity while supporting the skin barrier. For the lips, this means less prominent lines, a fuller pout, and a more hydrated feel. They’re also a renewing and repairing dynamic duo if you are experiencing super dry or flaky lips.
Our haruharu Rose PDRN Peptide Glowy Balm launched earlier this year, combining the benefits of PDRN and peptides for a nourishing lip treatment that renews, hydrates, and smooths the lips for a plumper look and long-lasting moisture.
The key ingredients are, of course, the vegan rose PDRN, plus a 5-peptide complex that helps lips look fuller and smoother. Ceramide NP supports natural plumpness and hydration retention, and lactic acid gently exfoliates dead skin cells to prevent flaky texture and boost absorption.
Vitamin E, jojoba oil and shea butter flood the lips with long-lasting moisture and comfort with antioxidant support, perfect for a post-summer pout.
(Plus Our New K-Beauty Tinted Lip Balm Shades)
I’ve gone through multiple tubes of the Rose PDRN Peptide Glowy Lip Balm in the Original Clear version, because it’s such a versatile product. I absolutely love the silicone tip that glides the product on in an even layer without pulling. The formula isn’t sticky at all and gives all-day comfort.
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- Wear it Alone: I often use it alone on no-makeup days to add a bit of shine, but really for that deep moisture. I live in the desert, and my lips are always the first place I feel the dry climate affect my face.
- Wear it With Makeup: I love using this balm as a finishing touch, applying it on top of lip stains or lip liners to add a bit of shine while getting all the lip care benefits.
- Use it as an Overnight Treatment: Would you believe me if I told you I’ve stopped buying viral overnight lip masks and just use this? I apply a slightly thicker layer than I would for daytime wear, and it deeply hydrates and renews my lips overnight. I wake up with smooth, healthy-feeling lips every time.
Until recently, the Original Clear version was the only option in this formula, but we just released two new K-Beauty tinted lip balm options: Petal Pink and Ruby Red. These are must-haves for when you want a color and treatment all-in-one for glowy, rosy lips.
Ruby Red is a sheer classic red that reads on the subtle side for everyday wear. It adds a hint of rosiness that’s perfect for both no-makeup makeup looks, or just a softer lip color. Petal Pink is a sheer baby pink that looks like a natural flush on the lips. While I prefer to wear each separately, you can combine either one with Original Clear to sheer them out further, or combine the colors for a customized rosy-red shade!
Personally, I’m loving all three for different uses, and am secretly hoping more colors are coming soon… crosses fingers
Whether you’re looking to repair extremely dry and chapped lips, or you’re looking to rejuvenate your pout, combining PDRN and peptides in your lip care routine will give you multiple benefits for healthy, plump and comfortable-feeling lips.
PDRN + Peptide Lip Care: The Dynamic Duo for Healthy, Plump Lips
Lip care is in the spotlight when it comes to skin care trends, and the attention is rightfully deserved. While most skin care products focus on improving the face, neck and chest, lips are a focal point that need more TLC, not less. With PDRN and peptides being the latest it-girl ingredients, PDRN lip balms and peptide lip treatments are popping up left and right.
But what are they actually doing for your lips? Let’s chat about the benefits, and why combining them can lead to plumper, smoother, more hydrated lips.
What does PDRN do for lips?
PDRN, or polydeoxyribonucleotide, is a DNA compound that supports skin renewal by triggering repair processes. This stimulates collagen production while calming inflammation and irritation.
Traditionally, PDRN in skin care has been sourced from salmon sperm (yes, you read that correctly). However, roses have provided a plant-based alternative that’s a little less polarizing. PDRN can be extracted from the cells of the Damascus rose, giving us the ability to develop cruelty-free and vegan PDRN lip balms.
PDRN can help improve texture and tone, plus reduce the appearance of fine lines. If you struggle with chapped lip texture, PDRN will create a smoother look. Its anti-inflammatory, soothing and healing properties are also helpful for extremely dry and cracked lips. But everyone can benefit from the collagen-boosting signals, which can create a fuller lip appearance.
Peptide Lip Care Benefits
We hear a lot about what peptides can do for our face, and they’re a perfect lip treatment ingredient for all the same reasons.
Peptides are chains of amino acids that act as building blocks to signal your skin to produce naturally occurring proteins like elastin and collagen, and to speed up healing. These are essential proteins that keep skin firm and bouncy, and improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin texture.
As we get older, the natural production of elastin and collagen slows down, and peptides can help send signals to the skin that stimulate the process. This makes the biggest difference for fine lines and lost volume in the lips.
Other benefits of peptides include enhanced hydration and moisture retention, which lips benefit from tremendously. From environmental stress to personal habits like lip licking, moisture is a top concern when it comes to lip care that peptides directly help address.
Combining PDRN + Peptide Lip Treatments
What happens when you combine these two super skin care ingredients? When paired, PDRN and peptides work together to boost firmness and elasticity while supporting the skin barrier. For the lips, this means less prominent lines, a fuller pout, and a more hydrated feel. They’re also a renewing and repairing dynamic duo if you are experiencing super dry or flaky lips.
Our haruharu Rose PDRN Peptide Glowy Balm launched earlier this year, combining the benefits of PDRN and peptides for a nourishing lip treatment that renews, hydrates, and smooths the lips for a plumper look and long-lasting moisture.
The key ingredients are, of course, the vegan rose PDRN, plus a 5-peptide complex that helps lips look fuller and smoother. Ceramide NP supports natural plumpness and hydration retention, and lactic acid gently exfoliates dead skin cells to prevent flaky texture and boost absorption.
Vitamin E, jojoba oil and shea butter flood the lips with long-lasting moisture and comfort with antioxidant support, perfect for a post-summer pout.
How to Wear the Rose PDRN Peptide Glowy Lip Balm
(Plus Our New K-Beauty Tinted Lip Balm Shades)
I’ve gone through multiple tubes of the Rose PDRN Peptide Glowy Lip Balm in the Original Clear version, because it’s such a versatile product. I absolutely love the silicone tip that glides the product on in an even layer without pulling. The formula isn’t sticky at all and gives all-day comfort.
Until recently, the Original Clear version was the only option in this formula, but we just released two new K-Beauty tinted lip balm options: Petal Pink and Ruby Red. These are must-haves for when you want a color and treatment all-in-one for glowy, rosy lips.
Ruby Red is a sheer classic red that reads on the subtle side for everyday wear. It adds a hint of rosiness that’s perfect for both no-makeup makeup looks, or just a softer lip color. Petal Pink is a sheer baby pink that looks like a natural flush on the lips. While I prefer to wear each separately, you can combine either one with Original Clear to sheer them out further, or combine the colors for a customized rosy-red shade!
Personally, I’m loving all three for different uses, and am secretly hoping more colors are coming soon… crosses fingers
Whether you’re looking to repair extremely dry and chapped lips, or you’re looking to rejuvenate your pout, combining PDRN and peptides in your lip care routine will give you multiple benefits for healthy, plump and comfortable-feeling lips.