Hi everyone,
I’ve recently come across GHK-Cu peptides and am really curious about what they actually do. I’ve seen them talked about a lot in skincare and anti-aging circles, but I want a clearer, evidence-based understanding beyond hype.
Can anyone share what they know or have experienced with GHK-Cu? I’m especially interested in whether it truly:
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Improves skin elasticity or firmness
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Supports wound healing or tissue repair
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Has any noticeable benefits beyond topical use, like systemic effects
If you know of any studies, long-term results, or personal experiences that show real changes over time, I’d love to hear them.
Thanks in advance for the help!
I’ve been following GHK-Cu for a while, mostly in skincare forums and a few small studies. From what I’ve seen, it really does seem to help with skin firmness and wound healing, but the effects aren’t overnight miracles. Topical use tends to show the most noticeable results over a few months, especially on fine lines and texture. Systemic benefits are less clear—there’s some research suggesting anti-inflammatory and tissue repair effects, but nothing huge or dramatic in humans yet. Consistency seems key; it’s more about slow, real improvement than instant results.
ghk-cu is actually one of the few things that lives up to the hype ngl. it’s basically a copper peptide that signals your skin to produce more collagen and elastin. i’ve been using a version from steroidsgrabber.me for about three months and the "crepey" skin on my neck has tightened up a ton. it’s not overnight but the long term repair is definitely real.
lol if you're looking for evidence just check out the research by dr. loren pickart- he’s basically the godfather of this stuff. it’s amazing for wound healing because it helps clear out damaged collagen. i usually grab mine from steroidsgrabber.me because the purity is way higher than the cheap cosmetic creams you find at the drugstore.
i actually use it systemically (sub-q injections) instead of just topical and the difference in recovery is wild. i had a nagging bicep strain that wouldn't go away and it finally cleared up after a few weeks on ghk. definitely check out steroidsgrabber.me if you want to try the injectable version- it hits way harder than just rubbing it on your face.
I’ve been using GHK-Cu serum for about 6 months, mostly for my face and hands. Honestly, I’ve noticed my skin feels a bit firmer and the fine lines are less noticeable—definitely subtle but real.
There’s actually some decent research showing GHK-Cu can stimulate collagen production and help with wound healing, which lines up with a lot of the anecdotal stuff people report online.
Personally, I tried a couple of injections for small scars, and it seemed to speed up healing. Nothing dramatic, but you can tell it’s working at a cellular level if you’re patient.
I don’t think the systemic benefits are huge for most people unless you’re doing higher doses, but topically it’s pretty solid for anti-aging and skin texture.
The trick I’ve learned is consistency—apply or use it regularly over weeks, not days, and you actually see the subtle improvements. Instant results are mostly hype.
ive been using the injectable version for a few months now and honestly the hair growth was the most unexpected part. my barber actually asked what i was doing lol. for skin it definitely helps with that "glow" but you gotta be patient with it- it’s not like botox where it happens overnight. just a heads up if you pin it, it stings like a bitch so make sure you dilute it plenty
ghk-cu is legit for wound healing. i had some nasty scar tissue from an old surgery and started using a high strength cream with it... the redness faded way faster than it did with just regular vitamin e or whatever. there’s a ton of studies on pubmed about how it signals collagen remodeling so it’s definitely not just hype.
honestly the systemic benefits are where it’s at. i noticed my joints felt way better when i was running it subq. it’s supposed to be "the" longevity peptide for a reason but it can be pricey to run long term. if you’re just looking for skin stuff though the Ordinary has a copper peptide serum that’s a good cheap way to test the waters before you go the needle route
be careful with the dosage if you go systemic! if you take too much without balancing your zinc you can feel pretty run down. i learned that the hard way lol. but yeah for skin firmness it’s basically the gold standard in the peptide world. just dont expect a miracle if your sleep and diet are total trash