<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0"> <h5 data-mce-fragment="1" dir="auto"> <span><span>What is </span></span>GHK-Cu Skin Cream</h5> <div data-mce-fragment="1" dir="auto"> <span>The human copper-binding peptide GHK-Cu (glycyl-</span><span class="small-caps">l</span><span>-histidyl-</span><span class="small-caps">l</span><span>-lysine) is a small, naturally occurring tri-peptide present in human plasma that also can be released from tissues in case of an injury. Studies have shown that copper peptide <b data-mce-fragment="1">promotes the production of collagen and elastin</b> in your skin. It also acts as an antioxidant and promotes production of glycosaminoglycans (such as hyaluronic acid)</span> </div> <div data-mce-fragment="1" dir="auto"><br></div> <h5 data-mce-fragment="1" dir="auto">Potential benefits </h5> <div data-mce-fragment="1" dir="auto"> <ul class="simple"> <li class="a_label"> <div class="inline_block a_label">Tighten loose skin and reverse thinning of aged skin</div> </li> <li class="a_label"> <div class="inline_block a_label">Repair protective skin barrier proteins</div> </li> <li class="a_label"> <div class="inline_block a_label">Improve skin firmness, elasticity, and clarity</div> </li> <li class="a_label"> <div class="inline_block a_label">Reduce fine lines, depth of wrinkles, and improve structure of aged skin</div> </li> <li class="a_label"> <div class="inline_block a_label">Smooth rough skin</div> </li> <li class="a_label"> <p id="__p9">Reduce photodamage, mottled hyperpigmentation, skin spots and lesions</p> </li> <li class="a_label"> <div class="inline_block a_label">Improve overall skin appearance</div> </li> <li class="a_label"> <div class="inline_block a_label">Stimulate wound healing</div> </li> <li class="a_label"> <div class="inline_block a_label">Protect skin cells from UV radiation</div> </li> <li class="a_label"> <div class="inline_block a_label">Reduce inflammation and free radical damage</div> </li> <li class="a_label"> <div class="inline_block a_label">Increase hair growth and thickness, enlarge hair follicle size</div> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-mce-fragment="1" dir="auto"><br></div> <h5 data-mce-fragment="1" dir="auto">Clinical studies</h5> <div data-mce-fragment="1" dir="auto">Reduced appearance of wrinkles</div> <div data-mce-fragment="1" dir="auto"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></div> <div data-mce-fragment="1" dir="auto">Studies have shown that they can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by increasing collagen proteins, according to a 2015 research reviewTrusted Source.</div> <div data-mce-fragment="1" dir="auto"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></div> <div data-mce-fragment="1" dir="auto">Over time, collagen may help to “plump up” your skin, reducing the appearance of wrinkles.</div> <div data-mce-fragment="1" dir="auto"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></div> <div data-mce-fragment="1" dir="auto">Firmer skin</div> <div data-mce-fragment="1" dir="auto"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></div> <div data-mce-fragment="1" dir="auto">In addition to increased collagen production, they are also said to help boost elastin proteins, according to the same 2015 research reviewTrusted Source. This may help create firmer and smoother skin.</div> <div data-mce-fragment="1" dir="auto"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></div> <div data-mce-fragment="1" dir="auto">Evens skin tone</div> <div data-mce-fragment="1" dir="auto"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></div> <div data-mce-fragment="1" dir="auto">These peptides stand out from other types of peptides because of their ability to potentially repair your skin and even out your skin tone.</div> <div data-mce-fragment="1" dir="auto"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></div> <div data-mce-fragment="1" dir="auto">It’s seen that they  may potentially remove damaged connective tissues from your skin while adding new ones at the same time. This may reduce the appearance of:</div> <div data-mce-fragment="1" dir="auto"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></div> <div data-mce-fragment="1" dir="auto">sunspots (also called age spots)</div> <div data-mce-fragment="1" dir="auto">acne scars</div> <div data-mce-fragment="1" dir="auto">other causes of uneven skin tone</div> <div data-mce-fragment="1" dir="auto">Antioxidant effects</div> <div data-mce-fragment="1" dir="auto"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></div> <div data-mce-fragment="1" dir="auto">In addition they also have antioxidant effects on the skin, which may reduce inflammation and prevent further damage.</div>