How Often Should I use Copper Peptides?
In any skincare routine, copper peptides are a fully beneficial addition. Praised as the hero ingredient of any routine, these peptides are naturally occurring in the body. When blended into skincare formulas they can target the ageing process, blemishes and combat uneven skin tone.
So, what makes copper peptides so special? The fact is copper is packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that can help heal skin damage whilst simultaneously boosting the production of collagen. By teaming these with other effective and active ingredients you’ll find you are left with stronger, firmer, and healthier complexion. If you are wanting to find out more about copper peptides and how they work on the skin, check out our dedicated blog post “What are the benefits of copper peptides for skin?”
Can I use copper peptides every day?
Yes, you can, in fact it’s highly recommended to use copper peptides twice a day, every day. You’ll find that the formulations that are often enriched in copper peptides are serums, face oils and moisturisers. This is considered the optimal way of achieving the best results as these products remain on the skin for a longer amount of time and aren’t rinsed off, unlike cleansers and face washes. You’ll also find that other formulas, such as serums and moisturisers, all of which are often applied at the end of your routine ensure each consistency can be layered on top without having to absorb through any physical barriers caused by thick creams.
By incorporating copper peptide enriched products into your skincare routine, you are giving your skin the boost it needs to regulate and maintain the healthiest skin with minimal effect acquired from you, the peptides do all the hard work for you!
How often should I use peptides?
You can introduce peptides into your daily routine at any age, starting with your 20s right the way up to your 60s. As I have already mentioned using copper peptide products twice a day will lead to a complexion that’s repaired, hydrated and more resilient. With the skin barrier strengthened it can protect itself from environmental aggressors and free radical damage such as pollution, central heating, and exposure to UV rays.
Much like all skincare products, it is important to ensure you are using them correctly and that your skin is happy for you to apply it. If you ever have any doubts consult with a doctor, dermatologist, or medical professional.
How do you use copper peptides in routine?
Copper peptides are one of the hardest working skin ingredients with impressive multi-tasking abilities. You’ll find copper peptide extracts in such formulas as serums, moisturisers, face oils and overnight face masks. Just ensure you are layering your product the correct way, from thinnest to thickest consistency to truly reap the rewards of the different active ingredients in your skincare routine.
By incorporating them into your everyday skincare routine you can combat signs of free radical damage, scarring and post breakout redness. With copper peptides boosting the collagen production the entire process of building the skin barrier to its optimal health enabling it to repair any skin damage.
Can I use copper peptides in the morning?
Yes, you can indeed. It is generally considered a good idea to apply your copper peptide product in the morning and evening. With your morning routine application, you are providing your skin with a protective coat thanks to the antioxidant properties. This ensures it can battle against daily aggressors that encounter the skin. As for the benefits they are able to provide for the evening routine, the boost in collagen will speed up the skin repairing itself from any damage from the day.
Are copper peptides good for anti-ageing?
Yes, they are! Copper peptides are highly effective at anti-ageing. Not only are they able to effectively reduce the appearance of fine line and wrinkles on the surface of the skin. They are often considered able to deliver similar results to the potent powerhouse retinol. As impressive as the results are of copper peptides, unlike retinol they are unable to improve the skin texture meaning signs of roughness and dark spots. If you are wanting to know more about copper peptides and retinol, check out the blog post, can copper peptides replace retinol to find out more.
Do peptides actually work?
Yes, peptides are very effective at treating the skin and reversing signs of ageing, from loss of elasticity to fine lines and wrinkles. The only snag you encounter is the fact that how copper peptides work is still fairly unknown. With many studies demonstrating the benefits of peptides resulting in an all-over improved skin. The main factor that makes peptides so effective is their cell communicating abilities, that once applied topically on the skin surface can send signals to the skin cells telling them what to do.
As effective as copper peptides are at boosting collagen production and keeping the complexion at its healthiest state, it is often considered a good idea to team them with other active ingredients such as hyaluronic acid. What should you not use peptides with? There are a few ingredients that should not be used with peptides, such as the AHA, glycolic acid, BHA salicylic acid other potent active ingredients such as vitamin C and retinol. Having said that, I would still recommend using these ingredients together as this will result in impressive skin results. What I mean by this is ensuring you are layering each product on the skin correctly by leaving enough time for them to absorb into the skin and bypassing any concerns with irritation or allergic reaction. You also use these ingredients in your skincare routine by alternating when you apply them to the face. Peptides for example are highly effective day time application to protect the skin surface from daily aggressors. Follow this with retinol in your evening routine for optimal anti-ageing and skin reviving results. So, there you have a little more information about copper peptides and how often you should use them. If you have any questions about today’s blog post come and follow us over on Instagram.
DQH Knowledge drop: In your 20s, your skin cell turnover decreases. (Cell turnover is a key component in keeping your skin youthful.) You know what else slows down? Your collagen production. Starting in your 20s, collagen decreases by about 1 percent per year. Should you want to prevent fine lines and wrinkles, start by eliminating behaviors that contribute to premature aging. “If it’s bad for you, it’s bad for your skin,” says dermatologist Michel Somenek.
“Cigarette smoking reduces blood flow to the skin and causes premature wrinkling and a dull skin texture. Making the repeated pursed motion to inhale can also cause smoker’s lines. Alcohol and recreational drugs are toxins for the skin that damage its cellular structure and DNA,” Somenek tells us. “The faster you eliminate vices while you are young, the better chance your skin and body have to recuperate.” Also, adopting an anti-aging routine in your 20s is key. After all, the best offense is a good defense. We spoke to Somenek and experts Joshua Ross and Audrey Kunin to find out more.
Keep reading for the best anti-aging products for your 20s, according to skincare professionals.
Sunscreen
“We all know that the sun is the number one cause of skin aging and starting the prevention in your 20s is very important,” Ross says. “The majority of your sun damage won’t start to appear until you’re in your 30s, so don’t wait until you see it surface or you’ll be behind the curve. Stay ahead of it with a good-quality zinc-based sunscreen worn daily.”
Farmacy Green Defense Daily Mineral Sunscreen
An invisible sunscreen with SPF 30, plus botanical extracts meant to protect skin with tons of antioxidants. Bonus: It’s clean and fine to use under makeup.
Bareminerals Complexion Rescue™ Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Although we recommend you use your SPF and moisturizer separately, we also understand moments when you don’t have time or energy for that extra step. For those times, this bareMinerals moisturizer is a great thing to have on hand.
Vitamin C Serum
“A great introduction to anti-aging is to start with a vitamin C serum in your morning skincare routine,” Ross says. “It’s a powerful antioxidant that will neutralize free radicals and brighten the skin.” He adds that it’s a great way to counteract the effects of the sun’s harmful rays, which, as previously mentioned, are among the biggest causes of premature aging.
Drunk Elephant C-Firma™ Vitamin C Day Serum
The Drunk Elephant C-Firma is a lightweight serum that promises to give skin a glow by combining the brightening powers of vitamin C with ferulic acid, l-ascorbic acid, and vitamin E. The included sodium hyaluronate is meant to replace hydration loss, so you shouldn’t have to deal with any irritation.
Sunday Riley C.E.O. Rapid Flash Brightening Serum
This potent serum is jam-packed with vitamin C (15 percent, to be exact), which means it’s a potential superstar at both brightening skin and dousing it in antioxidants.
Peptides
Using peptides on your skin has many benefits, says Somenek. “The skin barrier is what defends the body against pollution, UV rays, bacteria, and toxins. It can be damaged by several everyday factors. Using topical peptides aids in building a stronger barrier,” he says. “Peptides comprise elastic fibers, which are a type of protein. These fibers help to make skin appear taut and firm. Peptides can also help repair damaged skin, relieve inflammation, and even out skin tone. Some peptides can kill acne-causing bacteria that is common in 20-somethings.”
Kunin agrees, saying, “Peptides are an excellent entry point for supporting collagen.” She recommends looking for face and eye treatments that contain these collagen-boosting powerhouses.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue Cream
This Charlotte Tilbury super-emollient eye cream has a base of coconut oil and shea butter (read: it’s incredibly hydrating). Botanicals plus peptides are meant to help reduce dark circles and boost collagen, respectively.
This creamy moisturizer serves up potent collagen-boosting peptides and pycnogenol, and antioxidant-rich vitamin C. “Instead of sitting on top of the skin, peptides penetrate the outer layer so they go deep. The ‘signals’ they send tell the cells to produce elastin and collagen, which are needed for youthful-looking skin,” explains Somenek.
At-Home Peel Pads
Remember that skin cell turnover fiasco we talked about earlier? One way to help support it is by exfoliating. “Exfoliation is important to help keep skin fresh and luminous,” Kunin says. She recommends using at-home peel pads as an easy and effective way to exfoliate.
“The goal in your 20s is to fight the slowing pace of cell turnover. It is wise to use products that gently exfoliate, yet still remove oil and other impurities. Products that have Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA) or Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA) are a good choice.”
According to Somenek, you should only exfoliate two to three times a week. “People of all ages are guilty of over-exfoliating and that can be too much of a good thing,” he says.
Dermadoctor Kakadu C Intensive Vitamin C Peel Pad
A few swipes of this Derma Doctor powerful peel pad promise to leave your skin glowing and smooth, thanks to the seven (yes, seven) types of chemical exfoliants, including AHA and BHA. It also contains vitamin C via Kakadu plum extract for added brightening and antioxidant protection.
KEY INGREDIENTS Kakadu plum extract is sourced from the Kakadu plum, a fruit grown in northern Australia. It contains vitamin C, which restores the skin’s natural barrier, increases collagen production, and soothes irritation.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Universal Daily Peel Pads
These are the gold standard of peel pads, with a cult following and over 900 five-star reviews on Sephora. They’re easy to use and contain a blend of anti-aging exfoliating acids.
Emollient Night Cream
“In your 20s, you need to start upping the hydration in your skincare routine. You may have been cautious of over-moisturizing because of acne in your teens, but as you enter your 20s, your skin transitions and becomes drier,” Ross says. “I recommend an emollient night cream added into your evening skincare regimen.”
“Twenty-somethings need to make sure that they are not using creams that will clog their pores and cause excess oil production,” says Somenek. Opt for non-comedogenic products.
Cerave Skin Renewing Night Cream
One great choice is the CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream, which is a non-comedogenic night cream that leaves skin soft and glowy. It combines the moisturizing powers of ceramides and hyaluronic acid.
RoC Retinol Correxion Max Hydration Creme
“The best night cream ingredients contain retinol, benzoyl peroxide, and/or salicylic acid or hyaluronic acid. The goal is to moisturize, yet remove excess oil,” says Somenek. This Roc Retinol Correxion cream fits the bill as it contains both hyaluronic acid and retinol so it promises to moisturize while also being non-comedogenic.
