GHK-Cu supports smoother skin, better tone, and a healthier glowideal for daily use or post-treatment recovery
If you use an AHA or chemical peel on the scalp, apply copper peptides afterward not in the same step
Sequence 3: Sandwich method (for sensitive skin) Cleanse Light layer of moisturizer Apply retinol Apply peptide serum Final layer of moisturizer Best for: Reducing retinol irritation while still getting benefits Wait time between layers 1-2 minutes between products is ideal: Allows first product to absorb Prevents pilling or mixing on skin surface Maximizes penetration of each ingredient Don't wait too long: 5+ minutes unnecessary Skin dries out between applications Makes subsequent products harder to spread Morning vs evening application Evening routine (most common approach): Evening: Peptide serum + Retinol + Moisturizer Why: Retinol degrades with sun exposure
Mum 8 weekly Daughter 10 weekly Me 'officially '2 weekly Hi Topazrat You description is spot on for me as I too know its working when I miss a self injection
For both peptides, the primary safety concern is source quality, not the molecules themselves
The FDA placed it on the Category 2 bulk drug substance list in 2023, blocking compounding