GHK-Cu Copper Tripeptide-1

Firmness / AgingSoothing

INCI: Copper Tripeptide-1

In short · TL;DR

Category

Peptides

Effect

Collagen synthesis promotion, anti-inflammatory, wound healing

Concentration

0.01-1.0%

Effect

Collagen synthesis promotion, anti-inflammatory, wound healing

Mechanism

Lysyl oxidase activation, TGF-β signal modulation

Typical concentration

0.01-1.0%

Onset

Wound healing: several days onwards. Collagen: 8-12 weeks

Cautions

Excessive concentration can be counterproductive. Risk of catalyzing vitamin C oxidation

Evidence & references

Pickart et al. (2012) [PubMed]

This page is reference information and does not guarantee efficacy. Figures vary by test conditions (in vitro / manufacturer / concentration). It does not indicate pharmaceutical efficacy.

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