The Benefits of Copper in Skin Care

The skincare benefits of copper are numerous. It has been used since the ancient times of Nefertiti, but it wasn’t until recently that we understood the great effects it has on the skin. The idea that copper will turn your skin green is only a myth, but that would be funny. Read on for the real benefits.

Benefits of Copper in Skin Care

• Stimulates Collagen & Elastin – Copper plays a great role in the stimulation of collagen and elastin. In a nutshell, it acts as an energizer bunny to the cell. It gives it energy and has anti-inflammatory properties. Think of it as the nudge that gets cells off the couch and back to work on collagen and elastin.

• Copper Helps Skin Recover – It supports the skin’s natural renewal. Alone copper is great, but it works better with Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and Vitamins E. All of these vitamins are nutrients to replenish the cells, especially to the skin that is exposed to the sun, which is why we recommend adding GHK Cu to your collection of skin care products.

• Copper Helps with Skin Tightening – As we age, we begin to lose skin firmness creating fine lines and copper is there to help with that. It supports elasticity, which helps slow the formation of fine lines and softens the appearance of lines that have already formed.

• Copper Helps with Pigmentation – The benefit of copper in skincare helping with pigmentation was not well known until several years ago. Where it really plays a part, is when there are copper deficiencies.

Copper to Aid in Age Fighting

One of our biggest frustrations that come with aging is the loss of firmness we get under the eyes, around the mouth, and around the jaw and neck. This is where copper becomes the hero as it can help revitalize the appearance of wrinkles.

One of the many ways that copper comes to the rescue to aid with the appearance of aging is through beauty products with copper peptides – peptides are essential to the body’s overall health and copper is filled with them making it one of the real MVPs of skin care.

Not only is copper filled with peptides helping the skin fight aging (reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles), but it also helps activate antioxidants that protect the skin from environmental irritants. Firmer skin is one of the many results of adding copper to your beauty & skincare routine. Studies show that as copper peptides increase your collagen production, they also boost elastin production – a.k.a collagen and elastin go hand in hand. But copper doesn’t only aid in bosting collagen and elastin production, it also helps to remove damaged collagen and elastin from the skin.

Lastly, copper (when applied topically), helps the skin appear plumper by aiding in hydration, which is another reason for the skin to lose firmness, making it vital to your skin care routine. Many clients notice smoother texture and firmer-feeling skin with regular use.

Copper and Skin Renewal

Copper peptides first caught researchers’ attention in wound-healing studies. The GHK-Cu peptide occurs naturally in the body and appears to play a role in signaling the skin to remodel and renew itself. That research is a big part of why copper peptides moved into anti-aging skincare.

In a skincare routine, that translates to support for skin that looks smoother and more even over time. For an actual wound, burn, or skin injury, follow your doctor’s advice, not a skincare shelf.

Normalizing Bacterial Concentration

Not many people realize that bacteria and acne are directly related. Think putting your dirty, bacteria-ridden cellphone up to your face after being out and about and waking up with a zit right where your phone’s screen hits your delicate skin.

Copper has natural antimicrobial properties, which is one reason it shows up in products for breakout-prone skin. Copper peptides can also help skin look calmer after a breakout and support a more even tone, so marks fade from view.

While not many people know about copper for breakout-prone skin, it is a great addition to your beauty cabinet for those pesky breakouts.

Pigmentation and Copper

First things first, what is pigmentation? In short, pigmentation is the color of your skin is due to the presence of a pigment called melanin, which is produced by special cells. When these cells are damaged or become unhealthy, the production of melanin is affected. There are two types of pigmentation issues that your skin may present: hyper-pigmentation, which is when there is an increase in melanin production (skin becomes darker), and hypo-pigmentation, which is where there is not enough production of melanin (skin becomes lighter). Here, we’re focusing on hyperpigmentation.

There are many causes for hyperpigmentation on the skin ranging from something as simple as overexposing your body to the sun to something more complicated as underlying health conditions, which is why we always encourage you to check with a medical professional first.

But, how does copper help with these effects of melanin on the body? Some studies suggest that using copper topically can help fade the look of dark spots. For dark spots on your facial skin, you can add copper to your skincare regimen by including a moisturizing facial cream that contains copper as one of its’ active ingredients.

How to Use Copper in Skin Care

The correct application of a product with Copper is extremely important and should be done after the skin is exfoliated. The removal of the top layer allows the cells below to absorb easier. It absorbs more readily into freshly exfoliated skin.

The positive effects of using copper peptides in skin care are many but one of the main ones is that it works and plays well with vitamins. Alone it is a great ingredient, but combined with other skincare ingredients and products gives your routine more punch against the signs of aging.

The benefits of copper peptides in skincare are backed by a growing body of research. Copper is one of the minerals we don’t think about needing, but it can make a real difference to how your skin looks. Ask your esthetician at your next facial whether copper belongs in your routine.