Blue Copper Peptide can be said to be the originator of peptide ingredients. In 1973, Dr. Loren Pickart isolated Blue Copper Peptide from human plasma, and scientists began to study its repair effect.

 

Why is it called "Blue Copper Peptide"? Because it is a compound composed of copper ions and tripeptide-1. When it is combined with aqueous solution, it presents this mysterious blue color, so everyone is used to calling it Blue Copper Peptide (GHK-CU), and it is also called Tripeptide-1 Copper in the ingredient list.

 

Why is it so popular?!

It is because of its effects. I have summarized it and there are 5 points:

Promote collagen. Stimulate the formation of collagen and elastin, tighten the skin and reduce fine lines.

Anti-inflammatory repair. Restore skin repair ability, increase the production of mucus between skin cells, and reduce skin damage.

Strengthen skin. Stimulate the formation of glucosamine, increase skin thickness, reduce skin sagging and tighten skin.

Anti-aging. Auxiliary antioxidant enzyme SOD, has a strong and beneficial anti-free radical function.

 

In fact, most Asians are slightly sensitive, and blue copper peptide happens to be an ingredient that is very suitable for sensitive skin. As long as the skin needs it, there will be basically no mistakes in using it.

 

After reading the above, many friends will say that it is expensive and has no other disadvantages?

First of all, it is not denied that blue copper peptide is a good thing, because its effect is really too strong, so that everyone ignores its shortcomings.

 

What are the disadvantages of blue copper peptide?

The ingredients are delicate and there are many taboos

It cannot be used with overly acidic or alkaline finished products. Too low or too high pH can cause GHK-Cu to decompose, fail to discolor, and lose its effect.

It cannot be used with VC. It has strong reducing properties and is easily oxidized into dehydrogenated vitamin C. Copper elements will oxidize VC and its own structure will also be changed.

Moreover, blue copper peptide is peaceful and stable. The normal addition amount is between 0.04% and 0.2%, which can achieve very good results, but if the addition amount is too high, it will cause cytotoxicity.

 

High cost leads to high price

"All the beauty in the world smells like money". Blue copper peptides interpret this sentence vividly. The price of raw materials abroad is 180,000-200,000 yuan/kg, and the price in China is at least 100,000 yuan/kg. This price is about the same as the same weight of gold. It is really the "gold" among peptides and the "Hermes" in the ingredient world. When brands use it as raw materials, the cost pressure will increase. The truth is: most of them are fake blue copper peptides, and some even use some blue pigments to disguise themselves. Alas, those who have a little conscience will only add a little bit for marketing promotion, so

sisters must open their eyes when buying, don't be greedy for cheapness

 

Is it worth buying?

Although blue copper peptides have multi-faceted effects, comprehensive functions, and excellent potential and room for improvement, all its functions can be replaced.

For example, for anti-aging and collagen promotion, VCVA can be used, or if you want to pursue a more gentle effect, you can look at the ingredients of Bossin HPR or peptides; for example, if you want to see the effect of repair, you can look at oligopeptides and ceramides. There will be many choices, and the price is not very expensive.

It’s not that all the beautiful girls are studying this. When using it, you have to check what can’t be used, which is a bit tiring.

And at present, because the production of blue copper peptides is small, the price of raw materials is expensive, and the formula is difficult to make. Therefore, there are very few manufacturers and brands for procurement. Even if there are brands doing it, it may just be a gimmick to harvest leeks.