The Power of Copper Peptides

Copper Peptides, 

 What GHK-Cu Does for Your Skin and Why it is So Hot Right Now

Copper Peptides for skin have gone from a niche dermatology ingredient to mainstream obsession. Maybe it’s just that I’m in the beauty and wellness industry but these days it seems that Copper Peptides are EVERYWHERE. As peptide therapy becomes more popular, we see gym bros and biohackers and beauty junkies alike talking about their “stacks”, and GHK-Cu is in all of them. 

Now, in the context of a peptide stack, they’re talking about injectable peptides. That is well beyond my scope and therefore, beyond my wheelhouse, but I do know a little something about topical Copper Peptides.

Copper Peptide (or GHK-Cu for short) is a naturally-occuring tripeptide that binds to copper ions. GHK is the tripeptide, Cu is copper. It was identified in the 1970s as a component of human plasma that could modulate cell growth and behavior. By the early 1990’s, GHK-Cu had strong clinical data and was widely regarded as a fantastic wound healing agent. 

As we age (if I had a nickel for every time I said those words…) our copper levels decline. When older cells are exposed to this supplement of copper, their ability to regenerate is restored. But how to get copper to the cell? That’s where the peptide part comes in. The GHK tripeptide wraps around the copper, allowing the body to recognize and accept it into the cell. Once it gets through the skin, it acts as an antioxidant, boosts production of GAGs (hydration etc), and helps with all tissue-building processes like cross linking collagen and elastin and environmental stress protection.

Decades of clinical research has proved that when used topically, GHK-Cu helps aid dermal recovery, supports collagen and elastin production, soothes irritated skin, and promotes a smoother, firmer, healthier looking complexion. 

Lots of brands make Copper Peptide skincare products, as this knowledge has been around for decades. However, Neova has really cornered the market as far as this ingredient is concerned. They have patented a proprietary delivery system that uses specific and optimal concentrations to get the copper exactly where it needs to go, demonstrating greater impact than other delivery systems without causing irritation. 

Now, you might be wondering about the practical application of this miracle ingredient. We’re about to make it really easy for you. The only question you need to answer is: Where do you want to put it? We have it in a cleanser, a mist, a gel mask, a cream, a lotion, an eye serum, even in a body lotion. 

Any and all of these options are fantastic for daily use to support healthy skin, reverse signs of photodamage, and prevent premature aging. Copper Peptides also shine when your skin needs to heal. Got a sunburn or a bad scrape? Slather on the Pure Copper Mask to accelerate healing. Had a non-ablative laser? Use the Cu3 Recovery products immediately after and for the next several days to speed healing and enhance the results. 

A big thank you to the biohacking influencers for making Copper Peptides sexy again!

Raquel x