It undermines the very reason you chose a premium supplier in the first place
Bioavailability via the subcutaneous route is estimated at 60-80% based on analogous GH-axis peptide data, though no dedicated human bioavailability study for IGF-1 LR3 specifically has been published in peer-reviewed literature [1]
The Journal of Nutrition, 2008
In 2026, it remains the most evidence-backed carrier peptide in cosmetic science
Moreover, internal triggers like excess sugar, processed foods, trans fats, and hormonal dysregulation (like insulin resistance or PCOS) can worsen acne and delay wound healing
Its especially useful after antibiotics, gut stress, or inflammation-driven breakouts