Although copper peptide skin care products have existed for over a decade, theyve only recently gained notable popularity especially among those interested in clean and/or green beauty products (i.e., those that are nontoxic, have simple ingredients, are cruelty-free, vegan, sustainable, etc.).1 2 But theyve also stepped into the spotlight due to their numerous potential applications
Title: GHK-Cu Evidence Landscape Purpose: Help readers distinguish human topical research, wound studies, formulation research, hair-related preclinical evidence, and injectable-route regulatory safety context
Apply copper peptide serum immediately after microneedling and continue daily application between sessions
Smeyne RJ, Breckenridge CB, Beck M, et al
The same logic applies to actively trying to conceive when retinoids and other pre-treatment skincare actives are typically also paused
Laboratory studies of GHK-Cu have investigated a variety of promising areas