When a peptide binds copper, it can carry that mineral to cells that use copper-based enzymes during repair and renewal
Effects of eight months treatment with graded doses of a GH-releasing peptide in GH-deficient children
Stronger barrier function reduces transepidermal water loss and helps skin maintain its moisture content
Researchers often refer to these as the hallmarks of aging, which include genomic instability, mitochondrial dysfunction, cellular senescence, chronic inflammation, stem cell exhaustion, altered nutrient sensing, and several other processes [1]
"Copper Complexes with New Glycyl-l-histidyl-l-lysine-Hyaluronan Conjugates Show Antioxidant Properties and Osteogenic and Angiogenic Synergistic Effects"
Look for Copper Tripeptide-1 (the INCI name for GHK-Cu) near the top of the list for a higher concentration product, or mid-list for typical cosmetic dosing