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One of the hottest ingredients in the quest for younger-looking skin right now is copper peptide. The ingredient is considered effective in skin regeneration and helps to firm, smooth and soften skin faster than most other anti-aging products.

Copper peptide is a combination of peptides or small proteins and copper. The powerful compound promotes and produces collagen and elastin production, which in turn improves the firmness and elasticity of skin. It also may be able to remove fine lines and, because of its antioxidant properties, it neutralizes damaging free radicals.

There have even been clinical studies that show copper peptides can actually activate the skin to remove damaged collagen and elastin from scar tissue. They can help repair skin as they ramp up skin’s natural tissue-building properties and stimulate collagen production. So, copper peptides are also a good ingredient to look for when you have a scar or wound that you’d like to help heal.

Another great thing about copper peptides is that, unlike many anti-aging powerhouses, they’re gentle on your skin. In fact, they have anti-inflammatory effects and can be effective to help with skin irritation. If you’re using alpha hydroxy acids or Retin A, you may want to talk to your dermatologist about using a copper peptide cream in conjunction with it to help combat the effects of the harsher creams. Copper peptides can also be a good solution when you need to help skin recover after laser treatments, microdermabrasion or a chemical peel.