Copper Gluconate is a copper salt of gluconic acid. It promotes cellular regeneration, wound healing, and is involved in several enzyme systems. Copper Gluconate is a cofactor for the antioxidant enzyme, superoxide dismutase, and the melanin stimulating enzyme, tyrosinase. It has some tan activating properties, but it is not recommended to use it for tanning due to the harmful effects of UV rays on the skin. Copper Gluconate also helps in collagen production and has antioxidant and biocide properties. However, there are concerns about the use of copper gluconate for long-term use as it may lead to skin infections.
Promotes cellular regeneration and wound healing Involved in several enzyme systems Cofactor for the antioxidant enzyme, superoxide dismutase Cofactor for the melanin stimulating enzyme, tyrosinase Increases collagen production Antioxidant activity Biocide properties
Suitable for all skin types
Minor redness can occur from excessive levels of copper in the end product. There are concerns about the use of copper gluconate for long-term use as it may lead to skin infections.
Use at strengths of .5%-2%
Copper salts
Safe as used in cosmetics
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The gluconate part of Copper Gluconate promotes its bioavailability and plays a role in cellular regeneration by being involved in the synthesis of ribose sugars, which are structural components of DNA and RNA. Copper is an important trace element for human nutrition and is involved in numerous physiological and metabolic processes that are vital for the appropriate functioning of almost all tissues in the human body. Copper has the ability to kill both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It is even effective against antibiotic-resistant bacteria as well as hard-to-kill bacterial spores, fungi, and viruses when used in high concentrations. Copper Gluconate is a persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic chemical. It is also an environmental toxin and is suspected to be an endocrine disruptor.
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