What to combine copper peptides with?

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If you are reading this post, you probably already know how copper peptides can take your skin care to the next level. How to use the full potential of this substance? See what are the best combinations that do not subdue the action of copper peptides!

Copper peptides is an active ingredient that can be included in the skin care routine of any type of skin. Mature skins and those with the first signs of aging will benefit from effective anti-aging action, while acne-prone complexions will fall in love with the potential to reduce irritation and soothe micro-inflammation. Copper peptides can also be an excellent prevention of aging processes, thanks to its antioxidant and stimulating effect.

However, despite such a broad spectrum of action and efficacy – copper peptides are at the forefront of capricious cosmetic ingredients and it is easy to reduce their activity. Due to the fact that it is a very expensive cosmetic raw material, it is worth knowing how to handle it in order to take full advantage of its potential!

If your shelf is bending under cosmetics and you are a fan of layered care, pay attention to a few details. Copper peptides are a very capricious raw material that is sensitive to pH spikes, for example, so in order to retain its precious properties, it is worth paying a little more attention to analyzing your skin care routine.

What not to combine copper peptides with? Get to know the cosmetologist's answers

Let's start with exclusions – Copper peptides have a well-defined pH range, they work best at pH around 6-7, so try not to go beyond this scale with adjacent products.

Avoid exfoliating acids with a reduced pH – acid peels, serums, or acid tonics for imperfections and blackheads. In the formulation, you'll find these acids with an Acid tip. acid), np.

• salicylic acid (Salicylic Acid)
• mandelic acid (Mandelic Acid)
• lactic acid (Lactic Acid)

On the other hand, you don't have to worry about hyaluronic acid (INCI: Hyaluronic Acid and a sister sodium salt of hyaluronic acid, or sodium hyaluronate Sodium Hyaluronate). It is an acid really only in name, in fact it is a sugar, large-molecule polysaccharide that binds water – it has no exfoliating properties and does not require a lowered pH, you do not have to give it up at this time.

Also pay attention to the vitamin C you use. You must certainly exclude pure ascorbic acid (INCI: Ascorbic Acid) – it requires a low pH. The matter, however, is more complicated with the other derivatives – ethyl ascorbic acid (INCI: 3-o-Ethyl-L-Ascorbic Acid) and ascorbyl glucoside (INCI: Ascorbyl Glucoside) have a wide range of pH and it doesn't have to be lowered, but it can – so if the information isn't on the website, it's worth asking the manufacturer if they will share such information. This problem should not arise with ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, the so-called tetra (INCI: Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate), as it is the oil form of this vitamin.

However, this does not mean that you have to completely abandon these ingredients when using copper peptides. Just use copper peptides at a different time of day. E.g. acid serum for imperfections in the evening, and peptides for the day, or acid peeling once a week, and copper peptide on other days – even morning and evening.

Turning over the cosmetic package, you will probably come across some other Acids, such as. Citric Acid, which is actually a pH regulator, but if it is present in a moisturizer, you do not have to worry about it, it can also be an ingredient of another raw material, and as a result, there will be trace amounts of it and it will not adversely affect the performance of copper peptide.

It is worth deciding on cosmetics with simple compositions, that are focused on a specific action. Copper peptides by themselves are already a great ingredient and little need for additional active substances. Great if they are in the company of other peptides – such as. biomimetic, that is, those that have the ability to block the action of neurotransmitters, this in turn helps to reduce facial tension and reduce the formation of facial wrinkles. Neuropeptides, argireline, for example, are inspired by the effect of Botox, so they perfectly support the anti-wrinkle action.

I am also not a fan of the simultaneous application of copper peptides and retinoids. While they are truly a great combination, I encourage the same split – peptides in the morning and retinoids in the evening. I don't see the need to combine them in one application, however, if you have already built up a really good tolerance to retinol, or retinal, you can use them with adequate spacing.

What to combine copper peptides with – expert tips

Sometimes less is better. Copper peptide can remain the main active ingredient on your skin. You will successfully combine it with moisturizers and sunscreen.

If your copper peptides are in serum form, I encourage you to apply them to the skin immediately after washing.

Filling and firming anti-aging serum with pure copper peptide 0.5% and peptide complexes 11% BLUE AGELESS ESSENCE absorbs perfectly without leaving a sticky layer on the skin. It is ideal both under makeup – it won't clog pores – and for use during the evening routine.

If you want to add a second serum, which does not contain the above-mentioned sensitive raw materials, but is based, for example, on hyaluronic acid and ceramides, then apply it in the second order to envelop the previously used active ingredients, or skip this step and immediately apply a moisturizer.

If, on the other hand, your copper peptides are in emulsion, cream form – you can also skip the extra serum and go directly to the copper peptides so that they are "as close to the skin as possible".

When attaching a serum before this step, make sure that it is water-based, so that the oil components do not inhibit the penetration of the active ingredients of the cream.

Lifting and remodeling anti-aging mask with pure copper peptide 0.5%, anti-gravity peptide 2% and biomimetic peptide 1% SAPPHIRE AGE-DEFINER thanks to its creamy formula without any weighing down effect, deeply moisturizes, leaving a satin finish and an immediate tightening effect. Easy spreading consistency makes application extremely fast and pleasant. Absorbs perfectly without leaving a sticky layer on the skin.

Limiting the number of active ingredients also makes it possible to determine which ones actually benefit the skin, especially for those who have fallen into a vortex of fascination with all the trending raw materials.