(2020) characterized the ternary copper complex formed between GHK, copper(II), and cis-urocanic acid (a UV-absorbing compound in skin), demonstrating a potential mechanism for GHK-Cu to function as a solar photoprotectant while maintaining its copper-delivery function
3) The injectable peptide boom is spilling into beauty (and its messy) Even if you never touch injectables, your clients will hear about them and some will absolutely ask you should I do this peptide thing? In Australia, theres been a very visible online surge in injectable peptides promoted for appearance and performance, often in legally grey, not approved for human use contexts
Many people use copper peptides as a gentler alternative or as part of a barrier-focused anti-aging routine
Komperd MJ, Sommer C, Mellin-Olsen T, Iversen PO, Rseth AG, Valeur J