Copper Peptides

Overview

Copper-Peptide Complexes are a group of Antioxidant Cosmeceuticals designed for topical application to the Hair or Skin.  The Copper moiety of Copper-Peptide Complexes is the active constituent and the Peptide moiety is the carrier vehicle for the Copper.

Hair

 Copper Peptides applied topically may stimulate hair growth in Alopecia Areata patients by inhibiting the inflammation in the scalp that is believed to cause Alopecia Areata. 

 Copper Peptides applied topically may increase the size of Hair Follicles. 

 Copper Peptides applied topically may retard Hair Loss.  ^[1]

 Copper Peptides may increase the rate of Hair  regrowth following Radiation Therapy.  ^[2]

 Copper Peptides have been patented for the treatment of Male Pattern Baldness.  ^[3] 

Metabolism

 Copper Peptides possess significant Antioxidants properties:

 Copper-Peptide Complexes like Superoxide Dismutase may deactivate, "dismutate", Superoxide Free Radicals.

Skin

 Copper Peptides applied topically may stimulate Skin regeneration via several mechanisms:  ^[4]

 Copper Peptides may stimulate the formation of new capillaries that supply nutrients to to the Skin.

 Copper Peptides may stimulate the production of collagen in the skin.