Skin Remodeling is the process that removes damaged proteins and older cells from the skin such as scars, lesions, and wrinkles while also rebuilding a stronger, firmer and smoother skin.

Increasing skin remodeling is the key to producing a biologically younger skin.

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Skin remodeling is very active in the young but declines rapidly as humans pass age 20.

At Skin Biology we are told by our customers of many successes using copper-peptides to increase skin remodeling as evidenced by the reduction or total removal of sun damage marks, skin tags, certain types of moles and age spots, old stretch marks, and burn scars.

Usually these are reduced with the combination of copper-peptide creams and hydroxy acids but often the copper peptides are effective alone. Our method produces no skin irritation and results are usually evident in one month although maximum effects often require four months of treatment with SRCPs.

Skin Remodeling Phase One – Scar Removal

Metalloproteinase Activation to Remove Damaged Proteins

During aging, skin proteins accumulate damage from many causes - sun damage, cross-linking by sugars, free radical injuries and more.

When SRCPs are applied to the skin surface, they activate the skin's metalloproteinases3. Metalloproteinases are a family of proteins that remove damaged proteins (scar tissue) from the skin.

SRCPs also suppress the production of TGF-beta, the skin factor that produces scars. This process can be accelerated by using SRCPs in conjunction with hydroxy acids. Hydroxy acids (beta hydroxy acid, retinoic acid) loosen the scar tissue that SRCPs then help remove.

As skin molecules are broken down, certain peptides are liberated that constitute new signals for the surrounding skin cells. New copper-binding peptides are created and these serve as catalysts for skin modeling.

Skin Remodeling Phase Two – Skin Rebuilding

Scar removal is followed by a natural rebuilding of the skin that removes imperfections, rebuilds and strengthens the skin barrier.

While damaged proteins are removed, SRCPs create an environment that helps the skin to tighten its barrier and increase its collagen and elastin density.

Skin elasticity is restored as damaged collagen and elastin are replaced with new fibers.

Skin becomes firmer and wrinkles decrease. As the skin is rebuilt and damaged protein removed, the elastic properties of the skin pull it into a smoother surface.

The water holding proteins in the skin (the proteoglycans and glycosaminoglycans) are increased, resulting in a moist, naturally hydrating skin. The blood microcirculation is rebuilt, giving the skin a better supply of nutrients and improving skin color.

Oxidative damage to the skin is reduced as the copper levels increase. Copper activates the skin's naturally occurring anti-oxidant enzyme, superoxide dismutase, which combats free-radical damage.

Stronger Skin Remodeling – Using SRCPs with Retinol or After Procedures

Retinol (Vitamin A) helps to remove wrinkles by reducing collagen and elastin degradation.

A protein complex called AP-1 produces the enzymes that break apart and degrade collagen and elastin, the major structural materials in the skin.

While a balance of biosynthesis and breakdown is essential for healthy skin, as we age, the balance is shifted toward excessive breakdown and harmful changes.

SRCPs can be used with retinol to reverse the effects of aging in your skin. More information about retinol.

SRCPs may also be used to enhance skin renewal methods that mildly damage the skin such as laser resurfacing or chemical peels. Read about skin renewal methods.

For a more detailed description of the skin remodeling process see Clinical Studies.

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