GHK-Cu
Skin & Cosmetic
GHK-Cu is a three-amino-acid peptide (glycine-histidine-lysine) bound to a copper ion. It occurs naturally in human blood, saliva and urine, and its levels drop sharply with age. It carries copper into cells, which many enzymes need for building tissue. In lab and animal studies it increased collagen and elastin production, supported wound healing and new blood vessel growth, and calmed inflammation. Gene studies suggest it affects the activity of thousands of human genes. Small studies of skin creams reported improvements in skin firmness and fine lines. It is studied in skin, wound and tissue-remodeling research.
Vial size
In stock and ready. Ships from our facility in 3–5 business days.
Price per vial
$49.00
Ships dry. This vial contains a lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder, so bacteriostatic water is needed to reconstitute it before use. Bacteriostatic water is available separately under Supplies.
What the research reports
Published findings · not a claim about any individual outcome
- Topical human studies reported increased collagen production and improved skin firmness and fine lines over 12 weeks of use.
- Wound-healing models showed faster closure and reduced scarring; most published work is topical or in cell and animal models.
- No large injectable human trials exist for this compound.
For laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary consumption. Figures above are summaries of published research, not guidance or expected results.