GHK-Cu

Cosmetic / Research

Copper Peptide GHK-Cu

Aliases
Copper tripeptide-1, Lamin
Administration
Topical cream/serum, Subcutaneous injection (research), Intranasal

Overview

Naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide that promotes collagen synthesis, wound repair, and modulates over 4,000 human genes per transcriptomic analyses.

Treatments studied

Treatment categories

Hair loss

Stimulates hair follicle cells and improves local blood supply to the scalp.

Skin aging

Boosts collagen and elastin production, the structural proteins that decline with age.

Skin conditions

Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties support healing across a range of irritated skin conditions.

Wound healing

Activates the genetic programs responsible for coordinating tissue repair.