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Morley's Copper Serum IQ - Skin Issues - Beautifying - Topical Copper
Regular price
$50.00
Reduce mucus and inflammation...
A potent 3% Copper Tripeptide-1 concentration with four forms of hyaluronic acid. GHK-Cu increases collagen, elastin, and glycosaminoglycan synthesis in skin models, and 12-week facial cream trials reported improved collagen production in 70% of treated women and less measured wrinkle volume than control creams. Nine ingredients, all named.
For adults who want a light leave-on layer under whatever they already use. 1 fl oz. A few drops is the whole application.
- 3% Copper Peptide
- GHK-Cu Copper Tripeptide-1
- Four HA Forms
- Water-Based
- 1 fl oz
- No Fragrance
- No Parabens
- No Silicones
- No Seed Oils
Why people use it
- Copper peptide at 3%, which is a real concentration. Copper Tripeptide-1 is a naturally occurring molecule that, like collagen, declines with age. It is an element of collagen synthesis, and this serum runs it at 3% rather than at the parts-per-million most leave-on products use.
- Supports collagen production. GHK-Cu increases collagen, elastin, and glycosaminoglycan synthesis in skin models. Twelve-week facial cream trials reported improved collagen production in 70% of treated women and reduced measured wrinkle volume versus control creams. The research drop-down has the review.
- Four hyaluronic acids, not one. Hyaluronic acid is vital for skin hydration and firmness, and it binds water up to 1,000 times its own volume. Larger forms hold a moisture film at the surface, smaller ones raise surface moisture, and crosslinked forms outlast native hyaluronic acid, which turns over in a day.
- Two more peptides for conditioning. Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-7 and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, fatty-acid-linked peptides the Cosmetic Ingredient Review characterises as skin-conditioning agents and assessed as safe at cosmetic use levels.
- Nothing in it for feel. Water, four hyaluronic acid forms, three peptides, and a radish root ferment to preserve it. No fragrance, no slip agents, no filler.
What's in the bottle
Nine ingredients, in INCI order. Here is what each one is doing.
| Ingredient | Why it's in the bottle |
|---|---|
| Water | The base. This is a water-based serum, not an oil and not an emulsion. |
| Sodium hyaluronate, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, sodium acetylated hyaluronate | Four hyaluronic acid forms at different molecular sizes, including a hydrolyzed form. Vital for skin hydration and firmness. Large forms hold a moisture film at the surface, small ones raise surface moisture, and crosslinked forms last longer on skin than native hyaluronic acid does. |
| Copper Tripeptide-1 (GHK-Cu), 3% | The copper peptide, at a 3% concentration. A naturally occurring molecule that declines with age and takes part in collagen synthesis; in skin models it increases collagen, elastin, and glycosaminoglycan output. |
| Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 | Fatty-acid-linked peptides used as skin conditioning agents in leave-on facial products. |
| Leucidal (radish root ferment) | The preservative. It is what keeps a water-based leave-on product from growing something, and it is why there are no parabens on this label. |
The manufacturer publishes the copper peptide at a 3% concentration; molecular weights for the four hyaluronic acid forms are not given, and we have asked for them. Ingredient roles from the Cosmetic Ingredient Review peptide safety assessment and a 2021 hyaluronic acid cosmeceutical review. Every product is lab tested; certificates of analysis on request, about a 2-week turnaround.
How to use
- Apply a few drops to clean skin and massage gently until absorbed.
- If your skin runs sensitive or acne-prone, add a few drops to your favourite cream instead of applying it neat. That is the manufacturer's own suggestion for cutting the sensitivity.
- Follow with an emollient if your skin is dry. A humectant serum pulls water to the surface but does not seal it in. Whipped tallow sits well over it.
- Patch test on a small area for 24 hours before the first full-face use, especially if you react easily to leave-on products.
- Introduce one new leave-on product at a time, so you can tell what your skin is actually responding to.
Sourcing & making
Made for the FIQ line, the Morley formula: a 3% Copper Tripeptide-1 concentration with hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, water-based, preserved with a radish root ferment rather than parabens, with nothing added for fragrance or slip. 1 fl oz. Every product is lab tested. Certificates of analysis on request, about a 2-week turnaround.
Full ingredients
- Water
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
- Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
- Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
- Copper Peptide (GHK-Cu)
- Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-7
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
- Leucidal (Radish Root)
Who it's for — and who it isn't
Good fit for:
- Adults who want a light water-based layer under whatever they already use
- People who prefer a short ingredient list they can read start to finish
- Anyone pairing a serum with a tallow balm rather than a lotion
Probably not for you if:
- Your skin is very sensitive or acne-prone. The manufacturer notes a 3% copper peptide serum can cause temporary irritation there; add a few drops to a cream instead of applying it neat.
- You are looking for systemic copper. A cosmetic serum is skincare; copper status comes from a capsule or a plate of liver.
- It is not formulated for children.
Testing & quality
Every product is lab tested. Certificates of analysis on request, about a 2-week turnaround. Email us with your lot number and we'll start it.
The research behind the ingredients
Published research on the ingredients in this product, for education. These studies were not conducted on this product.
Copper Peptide (GHK-Cu)
Regenerative and Protective Actions of the GHK-Cu Peptide in the Light of the New Gene Data
International Journal of Molecular Sciences · 2018 · mechanistic review
This review reports that GHK-Cu increases collagen, elastin and glycosaminoglycan synthesis in skin models and alters expression of a large share of human genes, and cites 12-week facial cream trials in which GHK-Cu improved collagen production in 70% of treated women and reduced measured wrinkle volume compared with control creams.
Sodium hyaluronate and other hyaluronic acid forms
Advantages of Hyaluronic Acid and Its Combination with Other Bioactive Ingredients in Cosmeceuticals
Molecules · 2021 · mechanistic review
This review reports that hyaluronic acid binds water up to 1,000 times its own volume, that high-molecular-weight forms hold moisture as a surface film while low-molecular-weight forms penetrate further, and cites topical work showing measurable improvement in periorbital wrinkles after 28 days with multi-molecular-weight formulas.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
International Journal of Toxicology · 2018 · mechanistic review
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel reviewed the published and industry data on these peptides, reported that they function as skin-conditioning agents, and concluded they are safe in cosmetics at present concentrations of use.
Evidence note: Strongest for GHK-Cu and hyaluronic acid on appearance outcomes: the copper peptide review cites 12-week facial cream trials with measured collagen and wrinkle-volume results, and the hyaluronic acid review cites topical work on periorbital wrinkles at 28 days. The palmitoyl peptides rest on an expert-panel assessment that characterises them as skin-conditioning agents. Each source studied the ingredients rather than this particular serum.
FAQ
How strong is the copper peptide?
3% Copper Tripeptide-1, which the manufacturer describes as a potent concentration. Most leave-on cosmetics use copper peptides at parts-per-million, so this sits well above the customary range. That is also why very sensitive or acne-prone skin can find it warm at first.
What are copper peptides?
GHK-Cu is a small copper-carrying tripeptide, a fragment of type I collagen. It occurs naturally in the body and declines with age, and it takes part in collagen synthesis. In skin models it raises collagen, elastin, and glycosaminoglycan production; in 12-week facial cream trials it improved measured collagen production and reduced wrinkle volume against control creams.
Why four hyaluronic acids?
Because they behave differently. High molecular weight forms sit as a moisturizing film, low molecular weight forms raise surface moisture and travel further, and crosslinked forms are used because native hyaluronic acid has a half-life of only 12 to 24 hours. A blend covers more of the surface than one form does.
What if it stings?
The manufacturer's own answer: add a few drops to your favourite skin cream to dilute it rather than dropping the product. A 3% peptide serum is a strong leave-on, and cutting it into a cream is how sensitive skin usually gets on with it. Stop if irritation persists.
Can I use it with my other actives?
General practice: serum first, heavier products after. Introduce one new leave-on product at a time, give it a couple of weeks, and speak with your provider if you use prescription topicals.
Pairs well with
- Whipped Tallow Lotion — the emollient layer that goes on after a humectant serum
- 100% Grass-Fed Collagen Peptides — the same story from the inside; pooled trials cover skin hydration and elasticity
- FIQ Recuperate (Copper & Boron) — copper you actually absorb, since a serum is not a route to it
Cautions
- For external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes.
- This is a water-based leave-on product preserved with a radish root ferment. Keep the container closed and avoid contaminating the applicator. Store at room temperature, cool and dry, away from direct sunlight. Best within 12 months of opening.
Lab Tested
Every product. COA on request, ~2 weeks.
3% Copper Peptide
The concentration is published, not implied.
Nine Ingredients
All of them named. Nothing for fragrance or slip.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For external use only. Discontinue if irritation occurs. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you are pregnant, nursing, or managing a health condition.
Regular price
$50.00
A potent 3% Copper Tripeptide-1 concentration with four forms of hyaluronic acid. GHK-Cu increases collagen, elastin, and glycosaminoglycan synthesis in skin models, and 12-week facial cream trials reported improved collagen production in 70% of treated women and less measured wrinkle volume than control creams. Nine ingredients, all named.
For adults who want a light leave-on layer under whatever they already use. 1 fl oz. A few drops is the whole application.
- 3% Copper Peptide
- GHK-Cu Copper Tripeptide-1
- Four HA Forms
- Water-Based
- 1 fl oz
- No Fragrance
- No Parabens
- No Silicones
- No Seed Oils
Why people use it
- Copper peptide at 3%, which is a real concentration. Copper Tripeptide-1 is a naturally occurring molecule that, like collagen, declines with age. It is an element of collagen synthesis, and this serum runs it at 3% rather than at the parts-per-million most leave-on products use.
- Supports collagen production. GHK-Cu increases collagen, elastin, and glycosaminoglycan synthesis in skin models. Twelve-week facial cream trials reported improved collagen production in 70% of treated women and reduced measured wrinkle volume versus control creams. The research drop-down has the review.
- Four hyaluronic acids, not one. Hyaluronic acid is vital for skin hydration and firmness, and it binds water up to 1,000 times its own volume. Larger forms hold a moisture film at the surface, smaller ones raise surface moisture, and crosslinked forms outlast native hyaluronic acid, which turns over in a day.
- Two more peptides for conditioning. Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-7 and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, fatty-acid-linked peptides the Cosmetic Ingredient Review characterises as skin-conditioning agents and assessed as safe at cosmetic use levels.
- Nothing in it for feel. Water, four hyaluronic acid forms, three peptides, and a radish root ferment to preserve it. No fragrance, no slip agents, no filler.
What's in the bottle
Nine ingredients, in INCI order. Here is what each one is doing.
| Ingredient | Why it's in the bottle |
|---|---|
| Water | The base. This is a water-based serum, not an oil and not an emulsion. |
| Sodium hyaluronate, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, sodium acetylated hyaluronate | Four hyaluronic acid forms at different molecular sizes, including a hydrolyzed form. Vital for skin hydration and firmness. Large forms hold a moisture film at the surface, small ones raise surface moisture, and crosslinked forms last longer on skin than native hyaluronic acid does. |
| Copper Tripeptide-1 (GHK-Cu), 3% | The copper peptide, at a 3% concentration. A naturally occurring molecule that declines with age and takes part in collagen synthesis; in skin models it increases collagen, elastin, and glycosaminoglycan output. |
| Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 | Fatty-acid-linked peptides used as skin conditioning agents in leave-on facial products. |
| Leucidal (radish root ferment) | The preservative. It is what keeps a water-based leave-on product from growing something, and it is why there are no parabens on this label. |
The manufacturer publishes the copper peptide at a 3% concentration; molecular weights for the four hyaluronic acid forms are not given, and we have asked for them. Ingredient roles from the Cosmetic Ingredient Review peptide safety assessment and a 2021 hyaluronic acid cosmeceutical review. Every product is lab tested; certificates of analysis on request, about a 2-week turnaround.
How to use
- Apply a few drops to clean skin and massage gently until absorbed.
- If your skin runs sensitive or acne-prone, add a few drops to your favourite cream instead of applying it neat. That is the manufacturer's own suggestion for cutting the sensitivity.
- Follow with an emollient if your skin is dry. A humectant serum pulls water to the surface but does not seal it in. Whipped tallow sits well over it.
- Patch test on a small area for 24 hours before the first full-face use, especially if you react easily to leave-on products.
- Introduce one new leave-on product at a time, so you can tell what your skin is actually responding to.
Sourcing & making
Made for the FIQ line, the Morley formula: a 3% Copper Tripeptide-1 concentration with hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, water-based, preserved with a radish root ferment rather than parabens, with nothing added for fragrance or slip. 1 fl oz. Every product is lab tested. Certificates of analysis on request, about a 2-week turnaround.
Full ingredients
- Water
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
- Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
- Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
- Copper Peptide (GHK-Cu)
- Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-7
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
- Leucidal (Radish Root)
Who it's for — and who it isn't
Good fit for:
- Adults who want a light water-based layer under whatever they already use
- People who prefer a short ingredient list they can read start to finish
- Anyone pairing a serum with a tallow balm rather than a lotion
Probably not for you if:
- Your skin is very sensitive or acne-prone. The manufacturer notes a 3% copper peptide serum can cause temporary irritation there; add a few drops to a cream instead of applying it neat.
- You are looking for systemic copper. A cosmetic serum is skincare; copper status comes from a capsule or a plate of liver.
- It is not formulated for children.
Testing & quality
Every product is lab tested. Certificates of analysis on request, about a 2-week turnaround. Email us with your lot number and we'll start it.
The research behind the ingredients
Published research on the ingredients in this product, for education. These studies were not conducted on this product.
Copper Peptide (GHK-Cu)
Regenerative and Protective Actions of the GHK-Cu Peptide in the Light of the New Gene Data
International Journal of Molecular Sciences · 2018 · mechanistic review
This review reports that GHK-Cu increases collagen, elastin and glycosaminoglycan synthesis in skin models and alters expression of a large share of human genes, and cites 12-week facial cream trials in which GHK-Cu improved collagen production in 70% of treated women and reduced measured wrinkle volume compared with control creams.
Sodium hyaluronate and other hyaluronic acid forms
Advantages of Hyaluronic Acid and Its Combination with Other Bioactive Ingredients in Cosmeceuticals
Molecules · 2021 · mechanistic review
This review reports that hyaluronic acid binds water up to 1,000 times its own volume, that high-molecular-weight forms hold moisture as a surface film while low-molecular-weight forms penetrate further, and cites topical work showing measurable improvement in periorbital wrinkles after 28 days with multi-molecular-weight formulas.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
International Journal of Toxicology · 2018 · mechanistic review
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel reviewed the published and industry data on these peptides, reported that they function as skin-conditioning agents, and concluded they are safe in cosmetics at present concentrations of use.
Evidence note: Strongest for GHK-Cu and hyaluronic acid on appearance outcomes: the copper peptide review cites 12-week facial cream trials with measured collagen and wrinkle-volume results, and the hyaluronic acid review cites topical work on periorbital wrinkles at 28 days. The palmitoyl peptides rest on an expert-panel assessment that characterises them as skin-conditioning agents. Each source studied the ingredients rather than this particular serum.
FAQ
How strong is the copper peptide?
3% Copper Tripeptide-1, which the manufacturer describes as a potent concentration. Most leave-on cosmetics use copper peptides at parts-per-million, so this sits well above the customary range. That is also why very sensitive or acne-prone skin can find it warm at first.
What are copper peptides?
GHK-Cu is a small copper-carrying tripeptide, a fragment of type I collagen. It occurs naturally in the body and declines with age, and it takes part in collagen synthesis. In skin models it raises collagen, elastin, and glycosaminoglycan production; in 12-week facial cream trials it improved measured collagen production and reduced wrinkle volume against control creams.
Why four hyaluronic acids?
Because they behave differently. High molecular weight forms sit as a moisturizing film, low molecular weight forms raise surface moisture and travel further, and crosslinked forms are used because native hyaluronic acid has a half-life of only 12 to 24 hours. A blend covers more of the surface than one form does.
What if it stings?
The manufacturer's own answer: add a few drops to your favourite skin cream to dilute it rather than dropping the product. A 3% peptide serum is a strong leave-on, and cutting it into a cream is how sensitive skin usually gets on with it. Stop if irritation persists.
Can I use it with my other actives?
General practice: serum first, heavier products after. Introduce one new leave-on product at a time, give it a couple of weeks, and speak with your provider if you use prescription topicals.
Pairs well with
- Whipped Tallow Lotion — the emollient layer that goes on after a humectant serum
- 100% Grass-Fed Collagen Peptides — the same story from the inside; pooled trials cover skin hydration and elasticity
- FIQ Recuperate (Copper & Boron) — copper you actually absorb, since a serum is not a route to it
Cautions
- For external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes.
- This is a water-based leave-on product preserved with a radish root ferment. Keep the container closed and avoid contaminating the applicator. Store at room temperature, cool and dry, away from direct sunlight. Best within 12 months of opening.
Lab Tested
Every product. COA on request, ~2 weeks.
3% Copper Peptide
The concentration is published, not implied.
Nine Ingredients
All of them named. Nothing for fragrance or slip.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For external use only. Discontinue if irritation occurs. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you are pregnant, nursing, or managing a health condition.
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