Where the Community Theory Goes Beyond the Research The "copper uglies" theory extends the documented MMP mechanism into a specific claim: that in ordinary use on intact skin, this remodelling activity can temporarily outpace new collagen synthesis, producing a visible dip in skin appearance before things improve
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Some regions classify it as a research chemical, restricting its use to scientific studies, while others have minimal regulation or leave it unregulated but not approved for therapeutic use
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