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Timothy Piatkowski, Senior Research Fellow in Public Health, The University of Queensland

Injectable peptides are the new anti-ageing trend. But what evidence do we have they’re safe for humans?

Injectable peptides are the new anti-ageing trend sweeping the beauty industry.

These compounds are promoted on social media as tools for skin repair, collagen production and “cellular rejuvenation”. They are widely available online from overseas sellers, despite many peptides being unregulated in Australia.

But what’s in them? And are they safe?

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