This may include instances where: You need a stronger product to achieve your goals (e.g., deep hyperpigmentation, severe acne, etc.) You already use another product containing copper (this could be unsafe) An essential part of your skin care routine is a harsh active, vitamin C, strong exfoliant, or salicylic acid many of which are common ingredients in acne treatments and anti-aging products (copper peptides shouldnt be mixed with them) Using copper peptides may be unsafe (i.e., you have Wilsons disease, a peptide allergy, or active/suspected cancer) Youve tried a copper peptide product in the past and experienced an adverse reaction (e.g., copper uglies or troublesome side effects) If youd like some alternatives to copper peptides, we go over a few in the Alternatives to copper peptide serums section later in this guide
What alternatives exist that have a more established evidence base
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What's inside Ingredients List Water Skin Conditioning Butylene Glycol Humectant Tocophersolan Antioxidant Hyaluronic Acid Humectant Alcohol Antimicrobial Caprylyl Glycol Emollient Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Masking Copper Tripeptide-1 Skin Conditioning Phospholipids Skin Conditioning Tocopherol Antioxidant Bakuchiol Antimicrobial Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate Antioxidant Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Masking Tetrahydrocurcumin 95% Antioxidant Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract 98% Emollient Key Ingredients Benefits Concerns Ingredients Explained Water
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