Copper Tripeptide-1 cosmetic peptide suspension · peptide found in GHK-Cu-class actives · choose base, strength, and preservation
Copper Tripeptide-1, a powerful peptide found in GHK-Cu-class actives (Formulate Labs does not sell GHK-Cu), is the gold standard for barrier-intelligent skin remodeling, accelerating wound repair and reversing photodamage.
Glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine · Cu2+ · CAS 49557-75-7
Copper Tripeptide-1 functions as a highly active signaling and carrier peptide, transporting trace copper directly to fibroblasts to stimulate the synthesis of collagen, elastin, and glycosaminoglycans. Cosmetically positioned as the gold standard for barrier-intelligent skin remodeling, it accelerates wound repair, neutralizes free radicals, and reverses photodamage, offering a potent, non-irritating alternative to retinoids.
Market context: While public B2B market pricing for cosmetic peptide suspensions is sparse, Formulate Labs offers pure Copper Tripeptide-1, not the supplier-branded SKUs like SilCare™ GHK-Cu, SpecPed® GHK-Cu, or PeptiCure™ that often focus on specific encapsulation or basic anti-aging claims. We provide the pure INCI peptide found within these actives, allowing for broader formulation flexibility.
Formulate Labs supplies pure Copper Tripeptide-1 suspended in Glycerin/Water or Sea Kelp Bioferment, available in 100 g, 1 kg, and 18 kg pack sizes. Sea Kelp Bioferment is an optimal, biocompatible carrier whose natural fucoidan polysaccharides enhance bioavailability, soothe the skin, and support the barrier without destabilizing the copper complex.
We supply it as a finished aqueous suspension in two carriers - a 35% glycerin / water base for maximum formulation flexibility, or dosed directly into our single-origin Sea Kelp Bioferment for formulators who want to ship a pre-built hydrating active in one drop.
These attributes are assessments based on the ingredient deck and the supplier information available to us. They are not third-party certifications (no Kosher, Halal, Vegan, or similar certifying body has audited or issued a certificate for this material). If your finished product requires a specific certified status, please reach out and we’ll walk through what we can document.
Every lot is produced to order in our AI-powered robotic factory. Nothing sits on a warehouse shelf going stale - you get a date-of-manufacture-fresh batch every time.
Formulate Labs supplies pure Copper Tripeptide-1 and does not sell supplier-branded actives or SKUs such as GHK-Cu.
Copper Tripeptide-1 (GHK-Cu) has one of the longest publication histories of any cosmetic peptide, spanning tissue remodeling, collagen and GAG synthesis, and topical skin recovery. These are independent, third-party papers we link for formulators evaluating mechanism, tolerability, and published panel data. We did not conduct this research and do not guarantee replication in your finished formula.
Review of GHK and GHK-Cu effects on wound healing, collagen and elastin synthesis, antioxidant gene expression, and cosmetic skin remodeling applications.
Summarizes GHK/GHK-Cu chemoattraction of repair cells, anti-inflammatory actions, and stimulation of collagen, elastin, and growth-factor synthesis in skin models.
Controlled clinical evaluation of a topical GHK-Cu complex on post-procedure skin, reporting improved recovery endpoints relevant to cosmetic aftercare formulations.
Fibroblast culture work showing GHK-Cu accelerates cell growth and increases bFGF and VEGF expression, supporting its use as a cosmetic matrix-repair signal.
These citations are provided for informational and formulation-research purposes only. Study designs, concentrations, vehicle systems, and populations vary and may not match the suspensions on this page. Published results do not constitute FDA or EU cosmetic claim substantiation for your brand. Always review the primary literature and consult your regulatory counsel before making structure/function statements on finished products.
This is the per-ingredient composition of the suspension as it ships. Updates dynamically when you change the base, strength, or preservation system above. The peptide line shows the GHK-Cu loading; the preservative line shows the supplier-blend percentage with its sub-ingredients nested below.
SDS + TDS are issued per recipe (each base / preservative combination has its own regulatory paperwork). The links below swap when you change your selection above. COA is batch-specific and ships with the order.
