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Glutathione can also improve your cognitive abilities, boost focus, increase concentration, help you sleep more peacefully
Benefits: Retinol-like benefits without irritation Better tolerated by sensitive skin Can use during day (not photosensitizing) Gentle but effective Considerations: Slower results than tretinoin Less research than retinoids More expensive than retinol Who it's for: Sensitive skin, pregnant/breastfeeding women (seeking retinoid alternative), anyone who doesn't tolerate retinoids For comprehensive information on copper peptides when they do work, see our GHK-Cu copper peptides guide
No Visible Results After 8 Weeks Cause: Inconsistent application, low GHK-Cu concentration, or unrealistic expectations for your skin type
GHK (glycyl-l-histidyl-l-lysine) occurs naturally in the human body and readily binds with copper (CU) to form GHK-CU, a peptide complex with broad biological activity