We are moving beyond the cycle of retinol /harsh acids burn and "inflammaging" to embrace a more sophisticated approach: Architectural Repair
To see my deep-dive analysis from when this trend first escalated, you can watch my original video below: A Gastroenterologists Approach: Evidence Based Assessment If you have persistent gut symptoms, recurrent flares, bloating, food intolerance or concerns about inflammatory bowel disease, it is important not to rely on unproven supplements or online peptide claims alone
Another 2022 double-blind study (n=48) combined GHK-Cu with hyaluronic acid, showing 25% fine line reduction and 18% hydration improvement at 8 weeks (An et al., 2022)
Injectable GHK-Cu is delivered systemically rather than absorbed through the skin, which produces different (and generally more pronounced) systemic effects than topical copper peptide cosmetics
Condition: Uneven skin tone in need of brightening and firming along with nourishment
Questions to Ask About Evidence Quality and Safety Readers can ask a licensed clinician whether the claim is based on topical human data, wound-care research, animal models, cell studies, cosmetic marketing, or unsourced online protocols
