Identity Profile: Copper Sulfate
Commonly known as: Copper sulfate, cupric sulfate, copper sulfide, copper tetraoxidosulfate, copper sulfite, blue stone, copper vitriol, Roman vitriol, blue copperas, vitriolated copper, Cyprus vitriol, deutoxide copper sulfate.
I.N.C.I. list name: Copper Sulfate.
Extraction process: Chemical stripping of copper using sulfuric acid.
Source: Chemical.
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Origin, provenance: Spain.
Chemical properties: Molecular mass: 159.61 g/mol; Soluble in water.
Properties: Aqueous true solution emulsion.
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Function: Skin care agent.
Specificities: Antimicrobial, antibacterial, antiseptic, fungicide.
Benefits: All skin types, especially those with blemishes.
Details
Property
Antimicrobial: Eliminating bacteria and fungi upon contact by inducing the formation of reactive oxygen species mediated by the redox properties of copper, which cause cellular damage. This process disrupts the integrity of the membrane, fragments genomic and plasmid DNA, and targets metabolic enzymes involved in the normal functioning of microorganisms.
Applications
Facial Care (cleansing gels, soothing repair balms/creams, eye contour treatments, serums, sun care, micellar waters, toning gels);
Body Care (shower gels).
Method of Preservation
Store in a dry and cool place, protected from direct sunlight and moisture.
Contraindications, Usage Precautions
Copper sulfate is considered to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing when used topically, although a few isolated cases of skin allergic reactions have been reported. A study on the topical application of copper sulfate over 10 years involving 10,936 patients revealed that 37 of them (or 0.34%) developed allergic dermatitis.
