Applying kojic acid to affected areas, whether as a serum or cream, helps diminish pigmentation and prevents further melanin buildup
This may include instances where: You need a stronger product to achieve your goals (e.g., deep hyperpigmentation, severe acne, etc.) You already use another product containing copper (this could be unsafe) An essential part of your skin care routine is a harsh active, vitamin C, strong exfoliant, or salicylic acid many of which are common ingredients in acne treatments and anti-aging products (copper peptides shouldnt be mixed with them) Using copper peptides may be unsafe (i.e., you have Wilsons disease, a peptide allergy, or active/suspected cancer) Youve tried a copper peptide product in the past and experienced an adverse reaction (e.g., copper uglies or troublesome side effects) If youd like some alternatives to copper peptides, we go over a few in the Alternatives to copper peptide serums section later in this guide
For LC-MS analysis, samples were thawed on ice-water bath, then 40 L of whole blood was injected into 450 L cold extraction solvent comprising of mixture of Acetonitrile:Methanol:Milli-Q water in ratio 40:40:20 according to protocol described in Presterud et al 35
Taking glutathione and vitamin C tablets is also a good option to boost your glutathione levels
