Copper Peptides Effect On Wounds And Wrinkles

2008-02-15 Word Count: 409 Category: Beauty

It is always easier to prevent the damage than to repair it later. To a significant degree, skin aging is inflicted by the accumulation of small day-to-day damage from detergents, abrasions, acne, sun, wind and so forth. As these small lesions heal, they leave microscopic blemishes, which, eventually, accumulate to become evident signs of aging. While it remains to be further researched, it appears that copper peptides can help minimize the damage from daily wear and tear of the skin. For instance, one study demonstrated that copper peptides helped restore skin continuity after exposure to SLS, a common detergent used in many shampoos, cleansers, and dishwashing/laundry solutions.
It remains uncertain whether copper peptides can reverse wrinkles and other signs of aging in the healthy skin. Theoretically, it is possible since copper peptides stimulate the degradation of abnormally large cross-linked collagen (the one produced in scars and, to a minor degree, in wrinkles). They also promote the production of "regular" collagen found in normal skin. In one small study, copper peptides promoted collagen production in the intact skin. In fact, in that research copper peptides yielded a stronger stimulation of collagen production than tretinoin (Retin A, Renova) or ascorbate (vitamin C).
While moderate application of copper peptides promotes collagen production and has antioxidant action (by stimulating the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase), excessive use of copper peptides extracted from soy proteins can have a negative effect by elevating the levels of free copper. Free copper stimulates free radical damage and collagen rupture leading to accelerated skin aging. These problems do not appear to happen among the majority of copper peptide users. However, there are curious reports showing that such side-effects can appear with overuse or, rarely, even normal use in sensitive people. Ideally, a sufficiently large research is necessary to better evaluate these risk.
Finally, copper peptides are a promising skin treatment with an excellent safety profile. Their capability to improve the healing of various types of skin lesions is well established. It is likely that copper peptides may slow down the formation of the signs of skin aging by reducing the consequences of daily wear and tear. Also, copper peptides may improve the results of the skin regeneration treatments based on controlled skin damage, like laser resurfacing, dermabrasion and peels. Also, it appears that certain copper peptide solutions may cause rare but important skin damage in some cases of over use or unusual sensitivity.

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