Copper Chlorophyllin Complex

Introduction

What is copper chlorophyllin complex?

Copper chlorophyllin complex is derived from the plant pigment chlorophyll (R). It has been used for many years as a green food colourant (R) and to aid the healing of wounds (R), but has only been used as an antiaging cosmeceutical relatively recently (R).

Efficacy

Show 4 more outcomes
Outcome	Grade	Effect	Evidence	Studies
Facial Pores	C	⇩ Potential	★★ Some	2 studies 20 participants
Skin Smoothness	C	⇧ Potential	★★★ Fair	2 studies 20 participants
Wrinkles	C	⇩ Potential	★★ Some	2 studies 20 participants
Hyperpigmentation	C	⇩ Potential	★★ Some	2 studies 20 participants
Skin Oiliness	C	⇩ Potential	★★ Some	1 study 10 participants
Fine Lines	C	⇩ Potential	★★ Some	1 study 10 participants
Skin Brightness	C	⇧ Potential	★★ Some	1 study 10 participants
Skin Elasticity	C	⇧ Potential	★★ Some	1 study 10 participants
Acne	C	⇩ Potential	★★ Some	1 study 10 participants

Mechanisms

Outcome	Grade	Effect	Evidence	Studies
Glycoproteins	C	🠩🠩🠩 Marked	★★ Some	1 study 4 participants
Fibrillin	C	🠩🠩🠩 Marked	★★ Some	1 study 4 participants
Porphyrins	C	⇩ Potential	★★ Some	1 study 10 participants
Collagen	C	⇧ Potential	★★ Some	1 study 4 participants

Latest Research

Copper Chlorophyllin Complex

What is copper chlorophyllin complex?

Ability of sodium copper chlorophyllin complex to repair photoaged skin by stimulation of biomarkers in human extracellular matrix (2016)

Pilot Study of Topical Copper Chlorophyllin Complex in Subjects With Facial Acne and Large Pores (2015)

Assessment of the safety and efficacy of topical copper chlorophyllin in women with photodamaged facial skin (2015)