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Skincare Beyond the Surface

Article by Bree O'Brien

Photography by Courtesy of HydroPeptide

Originally published in Kirkland Lifestyle

The path to healthy skin isn’t just about appearance—it’s about confidence, wellbeing, and trusted science behind the products we use. Few brands understand this as deeply as HydroPeptide. As a woman-led luxury therapeutic skincare brand, it has built its reputation on clinical precision, cutting-edge peptide technology, and results that are both visible and transformative.

A global pioneer in peptide research, HydroPeptide partners with leading experts around the world to create breakthrough formulas that set new standards in skin health. Over the past 20 years, the brand has evolved from its roots in Issaquah to a global presence headquartered in Bellevue, with products shipping from its Auburn facility to more than 40 countries across Europe, Australia, and Canada. 

HydroPeptide prioritizes sustainability and clean science in every formula, using fully recyclable packaging made from FSC-certified, recyclable, or post-consumer recycled materials. All products meet the brand’s strict Clinically Clean standards — free of genotoxins, parabens, phthalates, sulfates, and harmful fragrance, and are compliant with EU banned-ingredient regulations. The line is 100% cruelty-free and RIPT allergy tested, with about 90% of products gluten-free and 80% vegan. Developed by an in-house chemist, every formula is results-driven, leveraging advanced peptide technology while maintaining strict safety and sustainability standards. Most recently, HydroPeptide unveiled its cutting-edge medical line: the ReActivate Rx Serum and the ReActivate Rx Moisturizer Pro-Collagen Night Complex.

"ReActivate Rx represents the culmination of over two decades of peptide innovation and clinical research,” says Annette Rubin, CEO of HydroPeptide. "Regenerative aesthetics has never been more in demand, as consumers shift from chasing quick fixes to proactively strengthening their skin’s foundation. We worked alongside leading scientists to understand not just how to stimulate collagen, but how to sustain and protect it at the cellular level—because that’s where skin health and longevity truly begin."

HydroPeptide’s products are available in resort, day, and medical spas, as well as online at HydroPeptide.com. A collaboration with Columbia Hospitality brings the brand to premier hotel spas across the Pacific Northwest, further highlighting its commitment to professional-grade skincare and elevated spa experiences both globally and close to home. Its newly released medical line is offered exclusively through medical spas and clinical practices. 

For those seeking healthy, glowing skin, HydroPeptide’s own Rachel Phillips recommended six products to start your new year off right. According to Rachel, enjoying spa treatments and clinical facials is much more ingrained in the cultures of Europe and Asia, where they are considered a regular part of wellness rather than an occasional splurge. Skincare that feels pleasurable to use can help bring that same sense of self-care into your own routine—and incorporating products powered by peptides will give your skin the boost it deserves.

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