Copper Peptide (GHK Cu)

Efficacy and Mechanism of Action:

Copper tripeptide complex (sequence: Copper Gly-L-His-L-Lys) is one of the most adequately detected peptides. Copper peptide raw material acts in the extracellular matrix and is released in wounds or inflammation to support healing. It acts as a signal and carrier peptide, promotes the synthesis of conventional collagen, elastin, proteoglycan, and glycosaminoglycan, and provides anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative reactions. In cosmetic applications, Cu-GHK is used for anti-aging, anti-wrinkle, skin renewal after sunshine, skin moisturizing, hair growth stimulating products.

Cu-GHK stimulates cell regulators and regenerates, and heals skin and other tissues. Stem cells treated with GHK regenerate and express more stem cell markers. GHK and Gly-Gly-His (GGH) can reduce TNF-alpha-induced cytokine IL-6, thus ensuring better wound healing. Pickart et al. Describing that GHK significantly increased the expression of DNA repair genes, 47 genes were stimulated and 5 genes were inhibited. GHK participates in different mechanisms, obviously promoting regeneration, healing, and repair. It also has a good effect on the aging process.

Cu Peptide Benefits for Hair:

Cu peptide's effect are famous for its function in hair control.  Cu-GHK can stimulate hair growth. Copper tripeptide complex ensures follicular enlargement and helps to cover hair follicles with soft hair; its effect is comparable to that of minoxidil. Hair transplantation results showed that the application of copper tripeptide products improved significantly. Local application of Cu-GHK products can stimulate collagen synthesis on the scalp, enhance existing hair and promote hair growth.