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The human copper-binding peptide GHK-Cu (glycyl-l-histidyl-l-lysine) is a small, naturally occurring tri-peptide present in human plasma that also can be released from tissues in case of an injury. Since its discovery in 1973, GHK-Cu established itself as a powerful protective and regenerative ingredient, which is currently widely used in skin and hair products [1].
Up-to-date, it is established that GHK-Cu is able to:
Up-to-date, it is established that GHK-Cu is able to:
- -Tighten loose skin and reverse thinning of aged skin
- -Repair protective skin barrier proteins
- -Improve skin firmness, elasticity, and clarity
- -Reduce fine lines, depth of wrinkles, and improve structure of aged skin
- -Smooth rough skin
- -Reduce photodamage, mottled hyperpigmentation, skin spots and lesions
- -Improve overall skin appearance
- -Stimulate wound healing
- -Protect skin cells from UV radiation
- -Reduce inflammation and free radical damage
- -Increase hair growth and thickness, enlarge hair follicle size