Copper peptides for collagen production and anti-aging can be found in skincare products like moisturizers, serums, masks, and some hair products. Watch as I explain how to find products with copper peptides in them.
Cosmeceuticals
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RealAge answeredSee All 2 AnswersA cosmeceutical is any over-the-counter skin treatment that is not considered a cosmetic or pharmaceutical, but a largely unregulated hybrid of the two. Put another way, it’s a cosmetic product claiming to have medicinal or druglike benefits. In 2006, it was estimated that that U.S. sales of skin-care cosmeceuticals had reached $6.4 billion annually, and those sales continue to grow.
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Ben Kaminsky , Dermatology, answeredSee All 3 AnswersA product is classified as a drug if it is used to prevent or treat a disease, but it’s called a cosmetic if it is used for enhancement and beautification of appearance. A cosmeceutical is a hybrid of these two-it’s a cosmetic product that has drug-like benefits. Interestingly, there are no sharp dividing lines between these two categories, and many preparations are classified as cosmeceutical “hybrids,” which means they share properties of both cosmetics and drugs. -
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Dr. Ellen S. Marmur, MD , Dermatology, answeredTo fight the signs of the aging process, cosmeceuticals try to prevent more degradation from happening or encourage and stimulate the senescent skin factory in the dermis to get moving. Antioxidants quench toxic free radicals, stopping them from wreaking havoc and causing inflammation, DNA mutations, and collagen destruction.
Other cosmeceutical components - peptides, retinol, and growth factors, among others - are supposed to do things such as fire up collagen production, stop its destruction, slow down the aging process of skin cells, firm the skin, and increase hydration in the extracellular matrix of the dermis.
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, MD , Cardiology (Cardiovascular Disease), answeredSince teens tend to be acne-prone due to hormonal changes that stimulate oil production, they should use cosmetics and skin care products that won't increase their chance of developing or worsening acne. They should look for the word "noncomedogenic" on product labels. It means the product won't clog pores. -
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Ben Kaminsky , Dermatology, answeredKojic acid, a by-product from the fermentation of rice, is used for inhibiting melanin production in skin lightening formulations.
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Ben Kaminsky , Dermatology, answeredIn the body, one of the primary roles of the skin is to act as a barrier to protect muscles, tendons and internal organs and structures from environmental damage and infection. To maintain an optimal barrier function, the skin’s hydration level becomes very important. A primary function of effective cosmeceutical ingredients is to maintain or restore the skin’s optimal hydration level.
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Dr. Doris Day, MD , Dermatology, answeredLipoic acid plays an important role in energy production. It helps a cell generate energy from carbohydrates. It is also an antioxidant in its own right but also helps extend the life of other antioxidants such as C, glutathione and E. The body can make some lipoic acid but cannot make enough to meet increased need during periods of stress or in cases of chronic illness. It is one of the more useful antioxidants since it protects against most types of free radicals, including superoxide anion, hydroxyl radical, singlet oxygen, and hydrogen peroxide. It also has many other important functions, such as neutralizing damaging metals, which makes this an ingredient you want to make sure you get enough of in your diet. -
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Alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) are exfoliants that remove dead surface skin cells while reducing the appearance of sun exposure, fine lines, age spots, and acne. Examples of AHAs include glycolic acid, lactic acid, citric acid, mixed fruit acid, malic acid, sugarcane extract, and hydroxycaprylic acid.