Maintenance is needed for long-term brightness
However, there are a few rare cases where this treatment is not recommended
Prostaglandins, glucose homeostasis, and diabetes mellitus
The low pH of exfoliating acids and other acidic ingredients can weaken the peptide-copper bond, potentially limiting effectiveness and increasing the risk of skin irritation and oxidation
Practical Implications of No IGF-1 Elevation: The absence of IGF-1 stimulation makes AOD-9604 suitable for populations who need to avoid IGF-1 elevation, including individuals with personal or family history of hormone-sensitive cancers, those concerned about accelerated aging through growth pathway activation, people seeking fat loss without anabolic muscle-building effects, individuals who have contraindications to growth hormone therapy, and those undergoing screening or monitoring where IGF-1 elevation would be problematic
Keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight