The addition of GHK-Cu to skin care works at the molecular level by signaling the fibroblast to produce collagen, elastin, and glycosaminoglycans to naturally repair its structural matrix. This leads to physically firmer and smoother skin over time. The addition of GHK-Cu also reduces inflammation and oxidative stress, resulting in a much stronger skin barrier. From a dermatologist’s point of view, the addition of GHK-Cu plays a supportive role by repairing the biological components of the skin; retinoids will resurface, vitamin C will brighten, and acids will exfoliate. (2)

The addition of GHK-Cu to wound care works the same as in skin care, by signaling the fibroblast to produce new collagen, elastin, and glycosaminoglycans, and reducing inflammation around the injury to naturally rebuild a new extracellular structural matrix. All of these components are essential steps in closing and strengthening a wound. Currently, in studies, the addition of dimeric GHK-Cu to diabetic wound healing has been highly effective at counteracting factors that slow the healing process in diabetic patients. The complex is promoting angiogenesis and improving cellular communication, while helping to create an environment with lower ROS levels for healthier tissue repair. (1)

Adding GHK-Cu to your hair care routine creates a healthy environment around the follicle and signals for the scalp to shift toward hair growth. This is done by reducing inflammation around the follicle, increasing blood flow, and stimulating the proteins that are needed for healthy hair. It also helps with the protection of the follicles from ROS, a major contributing factor to thinning hair. Due to these benefits, studies show that GHK-Cu is relevant in treating alopecia because of chronic inflammation, small follicles, impaired signaling, and disruption of the normal hair cycle. (4)