Copper Lysinate/Prolinate

Copper Lysinate/Prolinate Description

Copper lysinate/prolinate is the copper salt of a mix of the amino acids lysine and proline – essentially, a type of copper peptide. Both lysine and proline are well known for their ability to restore skin’s hydration, shore up its barrier, and support structures that keep skin looking and feeling younger.

Copper lysinate/prolinate is most offen seen in an ingredient compound known by the trade name Neodermyl, which combines this ingredient with water, glycerin, and methylglucoside phosphate.

The recommended usage amounts of copper lysinate/prolinate in cosmetics is between 0.1-2%. Unlike some copper compounds, this ingredient does not add color to products.