SKIN LAB
Copper, decoded
The serum everyone is adding — and what Indian skin should know first.
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WHAT IT IS
Not just a mineral
Copper peptides are signalling molecules that nudge repair, not bleach.
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WHY NOW
Barrier first
After retinoids and acids, many skins need calm rebuilding — this is the pitch.
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IN INDIA
Heat and humidity
Store cool, patch-test, and skip stacking with strong acids the same night.
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HOW TO USE
Thin layers win
Cleanse, peptide, moisturiser. SPF in the morning is non-negotiable.
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SKIP IF
Irritated barrier
If your skin is peeling or burning, pause actives and repair first.
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AKDOO BEAUTY
Full copper peptide verdict
Ingredients, India-friendly picks and who should wait.
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