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Copper Peptides

Copper Tripeptide-1
Also known as: GHK-Cu · Copper Tripeptide · Blue Copper Peptide
Anti-agingPeptidesBarrier repair

Nature's wound healer — stimulates collagen and regenerates the skin matrix.

Skin types
All types
Pore-clogging
Non-comedogenic
Use when
Evening
Concentration
1–3
What it does

Copper peptides (GHK-Cu) are naturally occurring complexes found in human plasma, saliva, and urine that decline with age. They act as powerful wound-healing agents by stimulating collagen, elastin, and glycosaminoglycan production. They also have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and may promote hair follicle growth. Often described as the most regenerative peptide in skincare.

Benefits
  • Strongly stimulates collagen and elastin synthesis
  • Accelerates wound healing and skin recovery
  • Reduces fine lines and improves skin firmness
  • Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties
  • May improve hair thickness and follicle health
How to layer
🌙 Evening routine
Cleanser
Toner
Serum
Moisturiser
Face Oil
After cleansing, before moisturiser
Good for
All skinMature skinDry skinNormal skin
Avoid mixing with
Heads up
  • Can be deactivated by direct combination with Vitamin C or strong AHAs
  • Overuse may theoretically interfere with the body's natural wound-healing signals
  • Blue-tinted formulations may temporarily tint skin
How to use

Apply evening (or morning if avoiding actives) after cleansing, before moisturiser. Best used in dedicated phases — not on the same day as strong vitamin C or exfoliants.

Typical concentration: 1–3 ppm (parts per million)