GHK-Cu

Copper peptide — skin repair, collagen production, anti-aging

4.7
3 avaliações

Rating Breakdown

Collagen Production
5.0
Wound Healing & Repair
4.7
Wrinkle Reduction
4.3
Skin Pigmentation / Tanning
1.0
Hair Growth Stimulation
4.3
UV Damage Reduction
3.3
Safety & Side Effects
5.0

Visão Geral

GHK-Cu is a naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide with potent skin repair, collagen-stimulating, and anti-aging properties.

Key Information

Identity
Also Known As Copper peptide; Gly-Lys-His-Cu
Sequence Gly-His-Lys-Cu
CAS Number 89030-95-5
Molecular Formula C14H24N6O4Cu
Properties
Half-Life Short (hours)
Administration Topical, subcutaneous
Dosage Range 1-3 mg daily (topical or injectable)
Price Range $0.3–$3.0/mg
Handling & Storage
Storage Room temperature (lyophilized); 2-8C (reconstituted)
Reconstitution Reconstitute with bacteriostatic water
Regulatory Status
US Status Research/cosmetic use
Legal Status Not FDA-approved as drug. Widely available in cosmetics and as research chemical.
Research Papers 1 indexed

Mecanismo

Modulates gene expression for collagen and elastin production, promotes wound healing, and has anti-inflammatory effects.

Benefits

  • Collagen production
  • Wound healing
  • Anti-aging skin effects
  • Reduced wrinkles
  • Hair growth stimulation

Side Effects

  • Minimal (topical)
  • Mild irritation possible

Contraindications

  • Copper sensitivity

Evidence Summary

Extensive research showing improved skin elasticity and accelerated wound healing.

Research

Extensive research shows improved skin elasticity, reduced wrinkles, and accelerated wound healing.

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Safety

Excellent safety profile. Widely used in cosmetics and skincare.

Legal Status

Not FDA-approved as drug. Widely available in cosmetics and as research chemical.

Pesquisa

1 artículos de investigación indexados

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Rating Breakdown

Eficacia
4.7
Seguridad
5.0
Valor
4.0
Overall
4.7

Based on 3 avaliações.

Avaliações

Reversed my sun damage 2026-07-25
Anna G.

GHK-Cu reversed years of sun damage. Age spots fading, skin texture smoother. The copper peptide mechanism stimulates collagen and elastin. Injected version works better than topical for me. No side effects.

Eficacia: 5/5 Seguridad: 5/5 Valor: 4/5
Great for skin and hair 2026-05-10
Anna G.

9 days since first dose of GHK and finally had the sting. Skin looks younger, hair seems thicker. Wound healing accelerated noticeably. Not for tanning - that's melanotan. But for anti-aging skin effects, GHK-Cu is excellent.

Eficacia: 4/5 Seguridad: 5/5 Valor: 4/5
Skin transformation in 2 months 2026-05-06
Anna G.

GHK-Cu completely transformed my skin. Wrinkles reduced, elasticity improved, fine lines faded. Collagen production is visibly increased. Also noticed faster wound healing. The stinging sensation at first is normal - it means it's working.

Eficacia: 5/5 Seguridad: 5/5 Valor: 4/5