Gen Z’s obsession is clear: not aging despite the passage of time. Except that defying the laws of time is not so easy, unless you have a subscription to Botox injections, and arm yourself with best assets skincare! True stars of the beautysphere in recent years, cosmetic ingredients are the subject of in-depth research by beauty freaks, and when we thought we knew them all, there is always a new one to surprise us. The latest: copper peptidesthe cousins of these famous peptides that everyone is snapping up today.
What are copper peptides?
Rest assured, copper peptides are not pieces of metal that you rub on the skin! As explained by Prudvi Kaka, skincare expert interviewed for Stylist UK“copper peptides, such as GHK (glycyl-l-histidyl-l-lysine), are also known as carrier peptides whose main function is to transport copper ions“. Naturally occurring in the body, copper peptides tend to decrease as we age (as collagen), while they are a powerful antioxidant! “Its natural role, as observed in the human body, includes activation of a wide range of skin health functions, including wound healing, immune function, collagen synthesis, fibroblast production ( cells that function as collagen/elastin “factories”) and anti-inflammatory responses. This, in turn, improves the elasticity, density and firmness of the skin and will improve its clarity.” In short, we have everything to gain from integrating copper peptides into our skincare routines!
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How to adopt copper peptides in your beauty routine?
You know the rule: you should always apply your products in the following order, from the lightest formulas to the heaviest. “This allows serums and lightweight formulas to be absorbed into the skin without having to fight against heavier formulas. For example, a water-based serum should be applied before heavier formulas and oil-based formulas” continues the expert. Often available in the form of serumscopper peptides are therefore applied before a moisturizer or oil. Here are 5 treatments to try to regain beautiful skin.
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