Lavender Hydrosol: Known for its calming and soothing properties, lavender helps to balance and rejuvenate your skin and scalp while leaving you with an incredible aroma.
Calendula Hydrosol: This gentle yet powerful flower works wonders for calming irritated skin, promoting healing, and boosting overall skin health.
Comfrey Leaf Hydrosol: Packed with allantoin, comfrey helps to repair and regenerate skin cells, making it perfect for both skin and scalp care.
Copper Peptides: These tiny but mighty molecules enhance skin elasticity, promote collagen production, and stimulate hair growth for a healthy scalp. These tiny molecules are what gives this beauty her blue hue.
What Are Copper Peptides?
Definition: Copper peptides are short chains of amino acids that contain copper molecules, also known as GHK-Cu.
Function: The copper ions bonded to these peptides act as powerful antioxidants and anti-inflammatories.
Key Benefits of Copper Peptides for Skin and Scalp
Skin Rejuvenation:
- Reduces wrinkles, fine lines, and improves skin texture.
- Stimulates collagen and elastin production
- Accelerates wound healing
Hair Growth:
- Stimulates hair follicles and promotes the growth phase.
- Protects against hair loss and thinning.
How Do Copper Peptides Work?
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Antioxidant Effects: Counteract oxidative stress by stabilizing free radicals.
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Anti-Inflammatory Effects: Block specific enzymes and reduce proteins that trigger inflammation.
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Tissue Repair and Remodeling: Activate stem cells and stimulate tissue-building processes, aiding in the repair of damaged or aged tissues.
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Wound Healing: Enhance blood vessel formation and cell migration to wounds, speeding up recovery.
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Hair Growth Promotion: Improve circulation and oxygenation of tissue, nourishing and stimulating hair follicles.
Copper peptides are versatile and potent compounds that can rejuvenate your skin, promote hair growth, and aid in tissue repair. Their powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties make them a valuable addition to your skincare and haircare routine.
"A Hydrosol is a plant medicine comprised of the "spirit" of a plant, also sometimes called aromatic or floral water. The alchemical process used to produce hydrosol is called steam/hydro distillation, utilizing a hand-pounded copper alembic still. The art of steam distillation dates back to 500 BC, when Persian alchemists created copper stills to distill beloved rose water, as well as other fine balms and perfumes. Copper has been prized as an optimum metal in the Alchemical tradition, due to its natural antimicrobial properties and incredible rate of heat conduction."
*Slow’s hydrosols are crafted in our small home-based apothecary through traditional copper steam and/or hydro distillation. Our hydrosols have a 12-month expiration date; however, this can be extended by storing your hydrosol in the fridge. This may change the scent profile slightly and we recommend storing in a cool, dark area away from direct sunlight for the first 12 months and then storing in the fridge for up to an additional 6-12 months. Exposure to air, light and heat will increase oxidation in plant waters and may change the PH, making them unsuitable for your skin. Please store properly to optimal efficacy and potency!