Oxidative stress can be relieved by increasing the concentration of antioxidants such as beta-carotene (Dawson 2000), vitamins C (Mandl 2009) and E (Colombo 2010), as well as the mineral selenium (Sanmartin 2011)
[46] Although insufficient selenium is believed to negatively impact GPx activity, selenium itself is not regarded as an antioxidant
PROVEN EFFECTIVENESS: Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin Evens out skin texture Reduces dehydration lines, fine lines, and deep wrinkles Enhances skin firmness and elasticity Makes skin tone more even and adds a radiant glow Complexion appears fresher and more radiant Significant increase in skin hydration Indications for use: dull skin tone, reduced firmness, dryness, uneven texture, and wrinkles
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Creating topical GHK-Cu serum 1% GHK-Cu serum (common strength): 50mg GHK-Cu powder Mix with 5g (5ml) carrier (hyaluronic acid serum, gel) Creates 1% concentration Apply daily to face 2% GHK-Cu serum (stronger): 50mg GHK-Cu powder Mix with 2.5g carrier Creates 2% concentration More powerful but can irritate Carrier options: Hyaluronic acid serum (best) Aloe vera gel Water-based serum Niacinamide serum How to make: Purchase quality carrier serum Add GHK-Cu powder to serum Mix thoroughly until dissolved Store in dark bottle Refrigerate Use within 30 days Topical application protocol Daily application: Cleanse face thoroughly Apply 2-3 drops serum to face and neck Massage gently until absorbed Morning and/or evening Follow with moisturizer if desired Where to apply: Entire face Neck and dcolletage Around eyes (careful, avoid in eyes) Forehead wrinkles Any area with aging concerns Expected results: Week 4-6: Skin texture improving Week 8-10: Visible firmness increase Week 12+: Wrinkle reduction, tone improvement Combining with skincare: Use GHK-Cu before moisturizer Can combine with retinol (see timing below) Compatible with vitamin C, niacinamide Use SPF during day (always) See our can you use peptides and retinol together , hyaluronic acid peptide , and copper peptides ruined my skin guide
