Yes, glutathione injections can lighten dark spots and hyperpigmentation by reducing melanin production
Copper is an essential cofactor for superoxide dismutase (SOD), a primary antioxidant enzyme, and GHK-Cu has been studied in models examining oxidative stress mitigation
The study showing copper peptides increased collagen in 70% of users versus 40% for retinoic acid suggests copper peptides may actually be more effective for collagen building specifically, though retinoids offer additional benefits (texture improvement, dark spot reduction) that copper peptides don't provide as strongly
Chen J, Guo Q, Pei YH, et al
Peptide therapy: Vitamin C complements peptide protocols by supporting tissue repair, reducing inflammation, and enhancing overall healing