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imported_Will · 6th April 2006, 09:50 AM

Can anyone help me with an answer to a customers question please? Will a topical application of copper increase melanin in the skin or enhance the colour of a tan?

Don · 6th April 2006, 11:56 AM

Will:

Certain copper enzymes (in conjunction with the amino acid tyrosine) are required for melanogenesis but a "topical application" of the "metal" copper isn't going to do anything.

However, applying iron and allowing it to rust might help-LOL.

imported_Will · 6th April 2006, 02:36 PM

LOL, maybe he should try that ! Thanks for you help Don.

6th April 2006, 09:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
imported_Will All Star Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 157	Copper and tanning Can anyone help me with an answer to a customers question please? Will a topical application of copper increase melanin in the skin or enhance the colour of a tan?

6th April 2006, 11:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
Don Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 367	Re: Copper and tanning Will: Certain copper enzymes (in conjunction with the amino acid tyrosine) are required for melanogenesis but a "topical application" of the "metal" copper isn't going to do anything. However, applying iron and allowing it to rust might help-LOL.

6th April 2006, 02:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
imported_Will All Star Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 157	Re: Copper and tanning LOL, maybe he should try that ! Thanks for you help Don.

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