Peptides are a beauty and wellness hit, but scientists warn of health risks

The beauty and wellness industry, valued collectively at $6.8 trillion, has made peptides one of its hottest ingredients — found in both expensive injectable treatments and cheap lip balms. However, scientists warn that these compounds may not be as safe or effective as the marketing suggests.

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