A pilot study investigating copper tripeptide topicals for aged skin found they increased skin thickness, improved hydration, boosted collagen synthesis, and increased elasticity
The presence of copper may be central to these observations, including collagen synthesis, modulation of inflammatory signaling, and antioxidant potential
Exclusion criteria were people unable to provide consent, aged under 18, currently pregnant, or who had used hormone therapies (oral contraceptives, GnRH agonist/antagonist, progestins, etc.) in the 3 months preceding study enrollment
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