My Skin’s Secret Weapon: A Powerful Month with The Ordinary’s Peptide Serums

My Skin’s Secret Weapon: A Powerful Month with The Ordinary’s Peptide Serums

By Gazelle Gibson, Director at Scent Garden Cosmetics

Over the past month, I’ve been on a deeply personal and intentional skin reset — not just as part of the team at Scent Garden Cosmetics, but as someone who’s learning to truly care for herself. What began as a simple skincare trial with The Ordinary’s peptide serums quickly turned into a powerful reminder of how skin thrives when the whole body is nurtured.

At the heart of this transformation has been The Ordinary’s “Buffet” + Copper Peptides 1% — a product I now consider one of the most advanced, yet accessible, age-supporting serums available.

🧬 The Science of Peptides: Why They Matter

Peptides are chains of amino acids that signal the skin to produce more collagen, elastin, and keratin — the proteins responsible for firmness, smoothness, and resilience. As we age, these proteins deplete, and peptides act like “messengers” encouraging your skin to regenerate and stay strong.

🧪 Breaking Down The Ordinary’s Peptide Range

✨ 1. Buffet

  • Packed with Matrixyl 3000, Syn-Ake, Argirelox

  • Targets fine lines and dehydration

  • Excellent for new peptide users

💎 2. Buffet + Copper Peptides 1%

  • Adds 1% GHK-Cu (copper tripeptide) for wound healing, collagen boost, and elasticity

  • Known to improve firmness, radiance, and repair

  • Slight blue tint from natural copper, absorbs quickly

  • Higher potency, ideal for anti-aging enthusiasts

💧 3. Matrixyl 10% + HA

  • Focused on wrinkle reduction with high hyaluronic acid for hydration

⚡ 4. Argireline Solution 10%

  • Targets dynamic lines like frown lines and crow’s feet

  • Often called “Botox in a bottle”

🌿 My Skin Story: A Month of Intention

In the last four weeks, my skin has undergone a visible transformation. But what I now realise is that it wasn’t just about the serum — it was about the ritual.

Here's what I changed:

  • ✅ Buffet + Copper 1% every evening after cleansing

  • ✅ SPF 50 daily, even on cloudy days

  • ✅ Drinking 2–3 litres of water per day (I wasn’t drinking enough before!)

  • ✅ Sleeping earlier at night, giving my skin time to truly repair

  • ✅ Double cleansing every night, removing makeup, dirt, and pollution

  • ✅ Morning cleanses, to refresh and start the day right

  • ✅ No harsh acids or overuse of actives — just consistency, hydration, and balance

The results?

  • ✨ My skin is brighter, firmer, and significantly smoother

  • ✨ Redness and texture reduced

  • ✨ Fine lines around the eyes and forehead softened

  • ✨ A natural plumpness and glow I hadn’t seen in years

This was not overnight. But for the first time in a long time, I feel connected to my skin — and proud of the effort behind it.

📦 Product Spotlight: We Sell It at Scent Garden Cosmetics

We proudly stock The Ordinary “Buffet” + Copper Peptides 1% – 30ml

  • 💎 Fresh UK stock

  • 🌍 We ship worldwide

  • 📬 Fast, secure packaging with customer care you can count on

🛒 [Order now on our Shopify store] or email us at info@scentgardencosmetics.com for assistance.

🔬 Pro Tips for Peptide Success

  • Use on clean skin, after toner (if used), before moisturiser

  • Don’t mix with strong acids or Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)

  • Let it absorb fully before layering

  • Be consistent — peptides build up benefits over time

Final Thoughts

When I look in the mirror now, I don’t just see improved skin — I see the results of self-discipline, patience, and care. Peptides are powerful. But they work best when they’re part of a routine that nourishes you — from sleep to hydration to daily rituals of showing up for yourself.

If you’re ready to glow from within, trust me: “Buffet” + Copper Peptides 1% is where to begin.

With love and radiance,
Gazelle Gibson
Director, Scent Garden Cosmetics

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