Copper Peptides & Acne Scars....They're Related??

About this episode

This episode discusses the role of decorin in skin repair and its connection to copper peptides and acne scars.

If you haven't listened to the copper peptides episode yet — go back and start there. This mini episode builds directly on it, and it'll make a lot more sense with that context. This week we're zooming in on one specific molecule involved in how copper peptides actually repair the skin: decorin. It doesn't get nearly enough airtime in the skincare conversation, and for acne-prone skin especially, it's a pretty big deal. 📌 What we cover: What decorin actually is Why just stimulating collagen isn't enough What happens during prolonged inflammation like acne? Why cystic acne scars more severely How decorin changes with age — and why this is part of the aging story almost nobody is talking about Can topical options that can actually influence decorin? 🔗 Resources mentioned: 🗂️ The Peptide Database — find products with Tripeptide-10 Citrulline (and GHK-Cu) at meaningful levels, without the marketing noise 📚 Skincare Made Simple: The Course — build a routine that addresses all of this in the right order for your specific skin

People in this episode

Host: Ella Elston

Topics covered

• copper peptides
• acne scars
• decorin
• skin repair
• collagen stimulation
• inflammation
• aging

Keywords

• copper peptides
• decorin
• acne scars
• skin repair
• collagen
• inflammation
• aging

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Peptide Database

Products: Tripeptide-10 Citrulline, GHK-Cu

Books & works: Skincare Made Simple: The Course

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