Can copper peptides reverse wrinkles and other signs of aging in flawless skin?
Yes, because copper peptides stimulate the reduction of unusually large cross-linked collagen (the one found in scars and, to a lesser degree, in wrinkles). They also stimulate the synthesis of “regular” collagen found in normal skin. In one small investigation, copper peptides stimulated collagen production in flawless skin. In fact, in that investigation, copper peptides produced a stronger stimulation of collagen synthesis than tretinoin (Retin A, Renova) or ascorbate (vitamin C). While clinical investigations have shown the helpful effects on photo-aged skin from the daily application for 4 to 8 weeks of cosmetic preparations with the snail secretions, which contain copper peptides and complex glycoconjugates. While moderate use of synthetic copper peptides stimulates collagen synthesis and has antioxidant effect (by stimulating the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase), excessive use of synthetic copper peptides extracted from soy proteins can have an opposite effect by increas
