There’s a hot new skin care ingredient trending every other week it seems, but the one everyone’s talking about right now is copper peptides says the HuffPost.
Peptides have a lot of boosters with claims that include stimulating collagen, clearing up acne scars and even limiting muscle contraction to slow the formation of wrinkles.
What ARE copper peptides?
There are various types of peptides, such as carrier peptides, enzyme inhibitor peptides and others. Peptides occur naturally in our skin and act like alarms or signals to tell our skin to produce more collagen where we need it the most.
Carrier peptides essentially deliver minerals necessary for wound healing, which in turn helps with sagging skin, improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and can improve texture and firmness.
The benefits of copper peptides
Dr. Dhaval Bhanusali a board-certified dermatologist and founder of Skin Medicinals, said copper peptides have become popular for a good reason: “They provide a variety of benefits, ranging from stimulating collagen to even limiting muscle contraction to slow down wrinkle formation.”
Other dermatologists the HuffPost interviewed went further, saying copper peptides boost collagen production and elastin, which in turn can improve skin texture, firmness and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. They also promote the production of glycoaminoglycans, which help hydrate and plump up fine lines while boosting the skin’s moisture.
Who can and can’t use copper peptides?
The experts agree that everyone can benefit from adding copper peptides to their routines, and the HuffPost article says there are few to no contraindications.
There are some cases where you might not need them however, like when using ingredients in your routine that offer the same benefits that you would see from copper peptides, such as other antioxidant- or collagen-boosting ingredients.
Others warn that some care should be taken if you use vitamin C, as it may be deactivated by the copper peptide, or if using retinol or alpha hydroxy acids which can potentially reduce their efficacy.
In any case, patch testing before using a new product is recommended, the experts in the article said.
Detail: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/copper-peptides-skin-care_l_634977cce4b04cf8f377fede
