Copper peptides are known for their wound-healing properties. They help stimulate collagen and elastin production, improve skin firmness, and act as antioxidants.
Chronic stress elevates cortisol levels, a hormone that breaks down collagen and elastin—the proteins that keep skin firm and supple. It also impairs the skin's barrier function, leading to dehydration and inflammation, which accelerates aging.
Poor sleep increases cortisol and inflammation while reducing human growth hormone needed for repair. Consistent good sleep helps maintain healthy skin long-term.
A broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30. Daily sun protection is the single most effective way to prevent premature aging, as UV rays break down collagen and cause photoaging.