The Truth About DIY Injectable Peptides | Experts Weigh In

Would you inject £5 internet chemicals under your skin for better health or younger skin? This week, Dr Emma Craythorne and Dr Ellie Rashid expose the wild and unregulated world of DIY peptide injections. Welcome back to the After Hours Skin Clinic! In this episode, central London Consultant Dermatologists Dr Emma Craythorne and Dr Ellie Rashid dive deep into the viral peptide explosion—from celebrity admissions like Jennifer Aniston’s to dangerous black-market vials and aesthetic hype around copper peptides. EPISODE OVERVIEW: In this eye-opening episode, Dr Emma Craythorne and Dr Ellie Rashid tackle the social media frenzy surrounding peptides. Triggered by celebrity interviews and an influx of clinic patients (and teenagers) asking about everything from GLP-1 weight-loss jabs to copper peptide acne fixes, Emma and Ellie dissect the huge gap between legitimate pharmaceutical science and grey-market aesthetic trends. Together, the hosts explain why legitimate prescription peptides like insulin, Mounjaro, and Ozempic undergo strict clinical testing, whereas online vials of BPC-157 or GHK-Cu sold for "research purposes only" are entirely unregulated. They warn against the dangers of self-injecting unknown heavy metals, animal byproducts, or unverified chemicals into subcutaneous fat. Furthermore, they evaluate topical copper peptides, sharing a forgotten 20-year-old clinical study that showed negative results alongside laser resurfacing, proving that just because a blue cream looks striking on video doesn't mean it reverses aging. Want to learn more about peptides? Listen to our episode 'Peptides: What Are They, How Do They Work, and Should You Use Them?' wherever you get your podcasts! Connect with us 👇 INSTAGRAM After Hours Skin Clinic @afterhoursskinclinic Dr Ellie Rashid @drellierashid Dr Emma Craythorne @dremmacraythorne TikTok: @afterhoursskinclinic Listen on Spotify: After Hours Skin Clinic Listen on Apple Podcasts: After Hours Skin Clinic 👇 Let us know your thoughts in the comments 💌 Send us your questions ahsc@raconteur.tv This is a Raconteur Studios Production. #Peptides #CopperPeptides #Dermatology #SkincareScience #AfterHoursSkinClinic