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Copper Peptides

Copper peptides are well known in the skincare world with decades of data as a skin-restoring ingredient causing skin improvement including skin firmness, smoothness, and reduction of fine lines and wrinkles, by promoting collagen, elastin, glycosaminoglycan (think HAs) and improved antioxidant activity.

Copper peptides have many benefits for the skin. When applied topically, copper peptides mimic naturally occurring peptides by reducing the look of fine lines and wrinkles, loss of elasticity, and uneven skin texture and tone. Copper peptides as an antioxidant stimulate collagen production and fight free radical damage. Copper peptides don’t have an enhanced performance when used simultaneously with any particular ingredient, but in general, it’s recommended that they are used in conjunction with a barrier-protecting moisturizer. There are some proven benefits of copper peptides for wound healing along with helping with acne by normalizing the bacterial concentration on the skin.

Copper Peptides and Skin Care

 

Peptides in general are short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of protein. Copper peptides are small, naturally occurring protein fragments that bond with copper ions, creating a compound that is highly effective in skincare. The human body naturally produces copper peptides, but their concentration decreases with age, which is where topical application steps in. When applied to the skin, copper peptides can stimulate a variety of beneficial activities, promoting youthful, radiant skin.

 

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