You’ve Seen GHK-Cu in Skincare. But What Can It Do for Your Body?
If you’ve ever browsed high-end skincare, chances are you’ve seen GHK-Cu listed on the label. Known as a powerful copper peptide, it’s often praised for improving skin firmness, reducing fine lines, and supporting collagen production.
But what many people don’t realize is that GHK-Cu was first studied for its regenerative properties, not just on the surface of the skin.
When delivered systemically through injections, GHK-Cu works at a much deeper level, supporting cellular repair, tissue recovery, and long-term longevity from the inside out.
What Is GHK-Cu?
GHK-Cu (Copper Tripeptide-1 (GHK stands for Glycine-Histidine-Lysine) is a naturally occurring peptide found in human plasma, saliva, and urine. Levels of this peptide decline with age, which is one reason the body’s ability to repair tissue, produce collagen, and recover from inflammation slows over time.
GHK-Cu binds to copper and delivers it directly to cells. Copper plays a vital role in:
Tissue regeneration
Collagen and elastin production
Antioxidant defense
Wound healing and angiogenesis
In short, GHK-Cu helps signal the body to repair, rebuild, and restore.
Topical vs. Injectable GHK-Cu: What’s the Difference?
Topical GHK-Cu works primarily at the surface level, improving skin texture and appearance where it’s applied.
Injectable GHK-Cu, however, works systemically, meaning it can support healing and regeneration throughout the body, including:
Skin and connective tissue
Tendons and ligaments
Post-procedure recovery
Hair follicles
Areas of chronic inflammation
By bypassing the skin barrier, injections allow GHK-Cu to interact directly with cells involved in repair and regeneration.
Here’s How GHK-Cu Supports Recovery and Longevity
1. Reduces Inflammation and Oxidative Stress
GHK-Cu helps calm inflammatory signaling and reduce oxidative damage—two major drivers of aging and slow recovery.
2. Stimulates Collagen and Elastin Production
By activating fibroblasts, GHK-Cu supports the structural proteins that keep skin, joints, and connective tissue strong and resilient.
3. Encourages Cellular Repair and Renewal
GHK-Cu plays a role in gene expression related to tissue repair, helping cells function more youthfully.
4. Supports Angiogenesis and Wound Healing
By promoting the formation of new blood vessels, GHK-Cu improves oxygen and nutrient delivery to healing tissues.
5. Enhances Stem Cell Activity
This peptide supports regenerative processes that are essential for long-term tissue health and recovery.
You Could Benefit from GHK-Cu Injections
GHK-Cu injections may be a supportive option if you’re noticing changes in your skin or hair with age, recovering from a procedure or injury, or feeling like your body isn’t bouncing back the way it used to. Many people turn to GHK-Cu to support connective tissue health, including tendons and ligaments, reduce ongoing inflammation, and promote more efficient cellular repair.
This peptide is especially appealing for active adults and those focused on longevity.
Cu-GHK helps lay the foundation for:
Smoother, firmer skin
Faster tissue recovery
Improved resilience and repair
Renewed vitality over time
DrWell’s GHK-Cu Injections
Support aging at the cellular level with DWell’s Cu-GHK: a potent copper-binding peptide that works deep within the body to restore balance, structure, and strength. This advanced peptide helps restore balance, structure, and strength from the inside out.
And it’s only available from a 503A pharmacy through DrWell. Other online sources are from labs producing peptides that are not meant for human use. Don’t believe us?! Check out those other websites, scroll to the bottom and you’ll see a disclaimer that says, not meant for human use!
So get it from DrWell, where the vial arrives already premixed under sterile conditions so you don’t have to mix it yourself (reconstitute), potentially introducing bacteria into the vial.