Ingredient

Copper Protein Extract

Low risk

FunctionConditioning

What it is — Copper Protein Extract is a copper-peptide/protein conditioning ingredient used mainly in hair and scalp products. It is typically produced through biotechnology rather than a single named natural source.

What it does — Used at trace levels to condition, it is commonly included to help hair and scalp feel smoother and better cared for.

Typical use — Appears in scalp serums, tonics, shampoos and conditioners as a supporting conditioning ingredient.

Who it suits / good to know — Generally suitable for routine scalp and hair care. It pairs well with other conditioning agents and humectants. Marketing around copper peptides can be ambitious, so treat it as a supportive conditioner.

Safety — Graded low risk, used at trace levels for conditioning with no significant hazard flagged. This is general information, not medical advice. Patch-test if you have a known metal or peptide sensitivity.

Why we grade it Low: Low risk — used at trace levels for conditioning with no significant hazard.
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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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