How to Use Copper Peptide
Question
How to use Copper Peptide? Specifically, how to mix it into a cream to get a 1% concentration, including the ratio/calculation? Can it be applied neat? Also, can it be mixed only with water and used as a spray for the face and scalp, considering potential incompatibility with ingredients like Disodium EDTA in existing creams?
Answer
How to Use Copper Peptide
Based on the Copper Peptide products available, here is information on how to use them:
Mixing into Cream
To mix Copper Peptide into a cream at a 1% concentration (meaning adding 1% of the Copper Peptide product to your cream base), follow these steps:
- Weigh your cream base. For example, if you want to make 100g of cream, use 99g of your cream base.
- Weigh 1g of the Copper Peptide product you purchased.
- Add the Copper Peptide to your cream base in the final step of mixing.
- Ensure the temperature of the cream is below 40°C when adding the Copper Peptide, as high temperatures can affect its stability.
- Mix thoroughly until evenly dispersed.
Applying Copper Peptide neat (undiluted) is generally not recommended based on the typical usage rates provided for these products, which suggest dilution in a base.
Mixing with Water for a Spray
Yes, you can mix Copper Peptide with just water to create a spray. This is a good way to avoid potential compatibility issues with certain ingredients that might be present in a cream base, such as Disodium EDTA, which can reduce the effectiveness of Copper Peptide.
Copper Peptide is water-soluble, making it suitable for mixing with water. However, for optimal stability, the final mixture should have a pH between 4.5 and 7.4. While mixing with pure water is possible, you might want to check the pH of the resulting solution and adjust it if necessary to ensure the Copper Peptide remains stable and effective.
