September 4, 2012 – Richmond, Va. – Could reducing your wrinkles be as simple as going to sleep?According to a new independent study in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology where a copper-infused pillowcase proved to decrease the appearance of wrinkles by an average of 10 percent after four weeks of everyday use, the answer is yes.
Cupron, manufacturer of the Cupron Cosmetic Pillowcase used in the study, created the copper
technology infused in the satin fibers. This is the fourth such study of its kind. Other tests have shown
copper helps increase the production of collagen and elastin, which are the proteins that contribute to
the skin’s firmness.
The double-blind study tested 61 individuals, with 30 receiving the copper-infused pillowcase and 31
receiving a placebo. Skin conditions of the subjects were evaluated before treatment and at four and
eight weeks of everyday use. Skin wrinkles were evaluated by visual grading and state-of-the-art imaging
equipment designed to specifically measure wrinkle depth.
Statistically significant improvement in the skin was seen after four weeks among those who used the
Cupron pillowcases compared to those who did not, as determined by both expert graders and the
imaging devices. Continued improvement was noted after eight weeks. The study was conducted by
Dermapro, a clinical trial institute specializing in the evaluation of cosmetic products.
“This independent study further validates the beneficial effects that copper has on the skin,” said
Chris Andrews, president – Americas, Cupron, Inc. “The technology behind the Cupron pillowcase is
based on the safe, skin-enhancing properties of copper, and while we are heartened by these findings,
we certainly were not surprised by them. To the extent that this clinical research will lead to greater
awareness about this simple way to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles in the face, we are very
excited.”
The Cupron Cosmetic Pillowcase is available at www.cupronsales.com for $49.95, available in beige with
dark brown piping. Because the copper is infused into the satin fibers, it will never lose its effectiveness
over any period of time. Copper is a known anti-aging element that is already used in many cosmetic
products on the market, but Cupron is the only company that has been able to introduce copper in a
textile through its proprietary technology.