Aesthetic & skin · Tier 1
GHK-Cu
Studied for collagen, wound healing and skin quality.
GHK-Cu is a small peptide that occurs naturally in the body and carries copper with it. Levels fall sharply with age, roughly halving between your twenties and your sixties. It has the strongest track record in skin care of anything we offer.
- Format
- Subcutaneous injection
- Cadence
- Usually 2 to 3 times weekly
- Typical course
- 8 to 12 weeks
- Tier
- Tier 1, $199 per vial
This peptide is not FDA-approved for the uses described. Compounded medications are not reviewed by the FDA for safety, effectiveness or quality, and availability varies by state and by pharmacy. Everything below describes what this peptide is studied for. None of it is a claim of proven benefit.
How it works
Delivers copper where it is needed
Copper is essential for the process that gives collagen and elastin their strength. GHK-Cu carries it into the tissue in a controlled way.
Supports collagen production
It is studied for its effect on the skin cells responsible for producing collagen and elastin, the two proteins behind firmness and elasticity.
Helps rebalance, not just rebuild
It also affects how the body breaks down and replaces existing tissue, so the effect is about renewal rather than simply adding more collagen.
What the evidence says
GHK-Cu has genuine support behind it in skin care, including proper studies of creams and topical products. The evidence for injecting it is much thinner, and that distinction gets lost in a lot of marketing. We would rather you know which is which.
What to expect
- Weeks 1 to 4
Hydration and skin texture are usually what people notice first.
- Weeks 4 to 8
Firmness and fine lines are where reported change tends to show up.
- Weeks 8 to 12
Course review. Skin renewal is slow by nature, so judge it over months rather than weeks.
Protocol
| Standard | Injection, frequency set by your physician |
|---|---|
| Course | 8 to 12 weeks, then reassess |
| Also available in | The Tier 3 GLOW and KLOW blends |
This contains copper, which builds up over time. Tell your physician about any copper supplements you take.
Is it right for you?
Often a good fit
- Adults focused on skin quality, texture and recovery after procedures
- People who want an aesthetic option with real science behind it
Not a fit
- Anyone with Wilson's disease or any condition affecting how they process copper
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Anyone already taking high-dose copper supplements
- Anyone with an active cancer diagnosis, without input from their oncologist