1. Science and clinical studies: Benefits of copper peptides for tissue regeneration were discovered in the 1970s. Copper peptides have been shown to be effective in healing wounds and skin lesions as well as some gastrointestinal conditions (36). A double-blind, placebo-controlled study demonstrated that topical application of a copper peptide cream accelerated the rate of skin healing and reduced irritation after both irritant and allergic contact dermatitis. Although the primary area of studying copper peptides relates to wound healing, there has been some research implying that the complex has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant functions.
2. Key benefits: Cell signaling, wound healing, may have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity.
3. Primary adverse effects: None known, well tolerated.
4. Practical applications in dermatology: Acceleration of wound healing and may serve as an alternative to patients who are cannot tolerate retinoids.