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New member benefit! Get the ASCP SkinPro app at ascpskincare.com/skinpro 35 Borrowing a standard from Goldilocks, effective product formulations should not include too little or too much— you want a copper peptide concentration that is "just right." and lighten (or darken) skin. Peptides are bonded (short) chains of amino acids. Skin care formulations incorporate types of peptides that fall into five categories: 2 • Antimicrobial peptides • Carrier peptides • Enzyme-inhibiting peptides • Neurotransmitter-inhibiting peptides • Signaling peptides Copper peptides are naturally produced and can be found throughout the human body. Endogenously, copper peptides can be a carrier peptide. Applied topically, synthetic tripeptide-1 is a signaling agent that tricks the skin into producing healthy cells. There are several opportunities for the skin to become injured. From unintentional excoriation (abrasions, acne lesions, and even sunlight) to intentional actions (laser resurfacing or chemical peeling), the skin is persistently vulnerable to injury. When the skin is injured, enzymes separate damaged tissue into peptide fragments. These fragments act as messengers signaling the production of healthy tissue intended to promote healing. By signaling the production of healthy tissue, wound healing is initiated for both intentional and unintentional injuries. Collagen, elastin, and glycosaminoglycans are inspired to begin production, and the result is lasting, improved elasticity and firmness of the skin. This is especially important for conditions that compromise skin structure, but also to combat signs of aging. With age, the increase in calendar years is met with a decrease of collagen and elastin production. The copper-peptides-established stimulation encourages production at a healthy and youthful pace. Proven to hold antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, copper peptides support proper skin hydration and reduce opportunities for hyperpigmentation caused by inflammatory triggers. Additionally, because of their ability to fight free radicals, copper peptides can counter and possibly prevent damage and structural degradation caused by UV and HEV light. 3 Now, doesn't this all sound lovely? Why would we need any other skin care ingredient, or products that don't include this wonder protein precursor? Here's the deal: Many of the studies that boasted these benefits were done in vitro (outside a living organism) or on animals. Not all is lost, though. There have been studies on live humans, just not as many or for as long as product manufacturers will have us believe. Recent studies (the past 20 years) have shown that copper peptides do have strong corrective and stimulative properties. Even more valuable has been the real experience of how the compounds behave on a live person. 4