{"product_id":"copper-peptides-ghk-cu-beef-tallow-for-skin-blue-balm-manuka-honey-face-and-body-moisturizer-for-mature-dry-sensitive-skin","title":"Copper Peptide Balm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-body\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-pain\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"pdp-pain-header\"\u003eYour skin used to bounce back. Now it just... settles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul class=\"pdp-pain-list\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eYou notice the loss of firmness in photos — a softening around the jaw, neck, and eyes that wasn't there a few years ago\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eEvery anti-ageing product you try causes stinging, breakouts, or redness — sensitive skin and strong actives don't mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eStandard moisturisers feel fine in the moment but don't seem to actually change anything\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eYou want ingredients you can pronounce and trust — not a 12-ingredient synthetic formula from a lab\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"pdp-pain-cta\"\u003eYour skin doesn't need more products layered on top of it. It needs the specific signal to start rebuilding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-divider\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-lede\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eGHK-Cu copper peptides exist naturally in your body — concentrated in skin, plasma, and saliva — and they decline significantly after your late twenties. Their job is to trigger tissue remodelling: signalling the skin to produce collagen, elastin, and glycosaminoglycans. When levels drop, that remodelling slows. This balm restores them topically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eGrass-fed beef tallow — the base that carries everything — has a fatty acid composition almost identical to human sebum. It doesn't sit on your skin. It integrates with it. No pore clogging, no synthetic residue, just genuine barrier reinforcement from the outside in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-divider\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 class=\"pdp-h2\"\u003eWhat Makes It Work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-grid-2\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-fact\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eGHK-Cu Copper Peptides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eOne of the most studied regenerative peptides in dermatology. Activates gene expression pathways responsible for collagen and elastin synthesis — improving structural density, skin tone, and the visible firmness that comes from a skin that's actually rebuilding itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-fact\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eGrass-Fed Beef Tallow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe only animal fat that mirrors human sebum in its fatty acid ratio. Rich in stearic acid, oleic acid, palmitic acid, and fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. Absorbs without clogging follicles. No greasy film — it disappears into the skin like it belongs there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-fact\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eMethylene Blue\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eA mitochondrial antioxidant shown in published research to outperform both vitamin C and vitamin E in protecting against oxidative skin ageing. Supports cellular energy production — meaning skin cells have the resources to repair and renew properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-fact\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eManuka Honey UMF+ \u0026amp; Vitamin E\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eManuka honey's unique methylglyoxal content gives it potent antibacterial properties alongside deep humectant hydration — drawing moisture into the skin while protecting it from bacteria that cause breakouts. Vitamin E stabilises the formula and completes the antioxidant layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-divider\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 class=\"pdp-h2\"\u003eWhen to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-when\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimarily evening\u003c\/strong\u003e — GHK-Cu is most effective when skin is in repair mode overnight. Apply as your final evening skin step. For dry or mature skin, a lighter application in the morning (under SPF) is also beneficial. \u003cstrong\u003eFace and body:\u003c\/strong\u003e this balm works anywhere — neck, décolletage, hands, dry elbows. Firmness and texture improvements are typically visible within 3–4 weeks of consistent evening use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-divider\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 class=\"pdp-h2\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003col class=\"pdp-steps\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm the balm\u003c\/strong\u003e — scoop a small amount (pea-sized for face) and press between fingertips for 5–10 seconds until it melts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePress into skin\u003c\/strong\u003e — pat gently onto face, neck, and targeted areas. No rough rubbing — press and let body heat do the rest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMassage upward\u003c\/strong\u003e — use upward, circular strokes for 30–60 seconds to encourage lymphatic drainage and circulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllow to settle\u003c\/strong\u003e — wait 2–3 minutes before applying anything else. A barely-there film will remain and absorb fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMorning application\u003c\/strong\u003e — use a very light amount and follow with mineral SPF. The tallow base works well under sunscreen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-divider\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-brand-quote\"\u003e\n    \u003cblockquote\u003e\"Firmer skin isn't about covering what's changed. It's about giving your skin the signal to rebuild what it's capable of rebuilding.\"\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n    \u003ccite\u003e— Virelle Cosmetics\u003c\/cite\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-divider\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 class=\"pdp-h2\"\u003eGood for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"pdp-tags\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMature skin losing firmness\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSensitive skin reactive to synthetics\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDry \u0026amp; deeply dehydrated skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCompromised skin barrier\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFace, neck \u0026amp; body use\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"pdp-note\"\u003e60g · No fragrance · No synthetics · CPNP certified · 3-year shelf life\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Virelle Cosmetics","offers":[{"title":"60g","offer_id":46004358021293,"sku":"14:193#60gx1 piece","price":40.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/0250\/8461\/files\/ghkcu_1.png?v=1779261411","url":"https:\/\/virellecosmetics.ca\/products\/copper-peptides-ghk-cu-beef-tallow-for-skin-blue-balm-manuka-honey-face-and-body-moisturizer-for-mature-dry-sensitive-skin","provider":"Virelle Cosmetics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}