That’s right, the metal most closely associated with pennies can actually help you look younger. Copper has actually been used in beauty regimes for centuries — all the way back to ancient Egypt — and was considered a symbol for eternal youth back in the day.
These days, you can find copper in many of your favorite anti-aging skin care products, sometimes even in makeup. From day creams to hydrating serums, more and more brands are incorporating the ingredient because it actually works, aiding in the production of collagen, which helps keep skin looking younger.
Ready to give this magical ingredient a try? Read on for some of the best copper skin care products to add to your beauty regime.
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This article originally appeared on TotalBeauty.com
Copper Is the Secret Ingredient Your Skin Needs Now
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Dr. Jeannette Graf
Copper Collagen Infusion, $30.99 at HSN
This collagen-based beauty treatment combines the anti-aging power of copper peptides with collagen to create younger-looking skin.
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Neova
Creme de la Copper, $110 at Dermstore
This cream uses both copper peptides and moisturizing ingredients like jojoba oil to make sure your skin looks plump and healthy. It also contains ceramides and bioflavonoids that actually increase your skin's ability to retain moisture.
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Cosmetic Skin Solutions
Copper Peptide Serum, $34.85 at Cosmetic Skin Solutions
As we age, the proteins in our skin naturally decrease, but copper peptides can help, which is why we love this serum so much. Apply it daily before your moisturizer, and you'll see reduced fine lines and wrinkles, a more plump complexion and overall rejuvenated skin after continued use.
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NIOD
Copper Amino Isolate Serum 2:1, $60 at Beautylish
What makes this serum so different is the potency of ingredients. Inside, you'll find 1 percent pure copper tripeptide-1, which normally depletes with age, that will help boost skin functions like creating collagen. You'll feel like a fancy, great-skinned chemist as you mix this serum with the activator before use.
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IS Clinical
Copper Firming Mist, $32 at Dermstore
This is the perfect mist to keep by your side when you're dealing with the heat. It uses powerful ingredients like copper and botanically-sourced PCA to brighten, hydrate and smooth skin, keeping it balanced.
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Iluminage
Skin Rejuvenating Pillowcase with Copper Oxide, $60 at Sephora
This pillowcase is actually infused with copper, which means that while you sleep, it works on your skin. It uses the power of copper ions to stimulate the skin's natural self-renewal process, meaning healthier, younger-looking skin is in your future.
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It Cosmetics
Bye Bye Under Eye Eye Cream, $48 at Sephora
Developed by plastic surgeons, this cream is clinically shown to improve the look and feel of the undereye area. It includes vitamin C, copper, blue algae and peptides to combat dark circles, puffiness and pesky lines. Hyaluronic acid and cucumber extract help keep the delicate area hydrated.
