Copper is an essential trace element crucial for wound healing and enzymatic processes. It plays a vital role in collagen and elastin production through lysyloxidase activity, and is required by tyrosinase and cytochrome c oxidase enzymes. Copper also serves as a cofactor for superoxide dismutase, a key antioxidant that protects skin from free radical damage associated with photoaging.
The GHK peptide naturally binds with copper, enhancing cellular copper uptake. This peptide sequence occurs in extracellular matrix proteins like collagen α-chains and is released during wound healing and inflammation. GHK-Cu (Copper Tripeptide-1) not only stimulates collagen repair but primarily benefits photoaged skin by improving copper delivery.
Parameter | Specification |
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Form | Powder |
CAS No | 89030-95-5 |
Recommended Usage | Twice Daily (Morning and Night) |
Country of Origin | China |
Assay | 99% |
Molecular Formula | C14H21CuN6O4 |
Active Ingredient | Copper Tripeptide-1 (GHK-Cu) |
Skin Type | All Skin Types |
Function | Anti-aging, Anti-Wrinkle |
Target Area | Face |
GHK-Cu is widely used in:
As a copper complex, GHK-Cu supports essential enzymatic processes in skin health, including collagen synthesis through lysyloxidase activity and antioxidant protection via superoxide dismutase. Its ability to enhance copper delivery makes it particularly effective for addressing photoaging concerns.