Polypeptide cosmetic compositions may be useful for addressing
skin conditions. Such
skin conditions include loss of firmness, lines and wrinkles, and other age-related
skin changes associated with the general degradation of the skin
dermis, which are often characterized by collagen loss and structural disorganization. Cosmetic compositions may comprise a polypeptide, a first polypeptide activator comprising a
guanine nucleotide, and a second polypeptide activator comprising
succinic acid. Preferably, the polypeptide has about 5
amino acid residues or less, and more preferably, the polypeptide comprises a
tripeptide having an
amino acid sequence of Ser-Thr-Pro-NH2. Preferred polypeptides may promote stimulation of collagen production in skin cells to which the cosmetic compositions are applied.