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This leaves you open to oxidative damage caused by reactive oxygen species (aka free radicals)
Unlike harsh chemical peels or aggressive laser resurfacing techniques that can cause significant skin irritation, copper peptides offer a gentler path to achieving smoother skin and reducing the appearance of wrinkles
Evidence is weaker than minoxidil / finasteride , so we always use it as an add-on , not a replacement
Its much less potent than GLP-1s, but the muscle-sparing effect is important, as one-third of the weight lost on GLP-1s is muscle mass
However, its application in topical formulations is severely hindered by its rapid oxidation, intrinsic instability, and poor permeability across the stratum corneum