A high-purity blue copper peptide for premium age-support, firming and scalp-care formulations — available in practical paid trial sizes for bench work and scalable quantities for commercial production.
Product Specifications / Key Facts
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Item |
Information |
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INCI name |
Copper Tripeptide-1 |
| CAS | 89030-95-5 |
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Common names |
GHK-Cu; Copper Peptide; Blue Copper Peptide |
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Appearance |
Blue to bluish-purple crystalline powder |
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Purity |
≥99% |
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Test Method |
HPLC |
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Ingredient family |
Copper-binding tripeptide / cosmetic peptide active |
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Typical solubility |
Water-soluble[R6–R8]; For the full processing workflow, see our GHK-Cu formulation |
| MOQ |
500 mg、1 g、3 g、5 g、10 g、25 g , with larger quantities by bulk quote |
| Shelf Life | 2 years |
Key Benefits
Supports Firmer-Looking Skin: GHK-Cu is widely used in skincare formulations designed to improve the appearance of skin firmness and elasticity. It is a suitable ingredient for facial serums and creams targeting mature or less firm-looking skin.
Targets Visible Signs of Aging: GHK-Cu is commonly included in formulations targeting the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin texture. It can be used in products developed for daily skincare and age-support routines.
Supports Skin Conditioning: GHK-Cu is used as a skin-conditioning ingredient in cosmetic formulations. It is suitable for consideration in facial care products designed to maintain a smooth, healthy-looking skin appearance.
Why Formulators Choose GHK-Cu Powder
A 99% powder format gives experienced formulators direct control over concentration, water system, preservation strategy and final product format. Because GHK-Cu powder is water-soluble and is commonly added late in the process, it can fit naturally into high-value serums, gels, essences and emulsions when the formula is designed around peptide stability. [R6–R8]
- High-purity powder — useful when you want to control concentration rather than inherit a GHK-Cu pre-diluted carrier system. < GHK-Cu powder versus solution guide>
- Formulation-friendly format — well suited to aqueous systems and cool-down processing.
- Distinctive blue identity — visually recognizable in copper-peptide products.
- Broad formulation fit — suitable for advanced age-support, firming and scalp-care formulas.
Typical Applications
- High-performance facial serums and peptide concentrates
- Firming creams, lotions and gel-creams
- Eye-area and fine-line-focused cosmetic concepts
- Hydrating gels, essences and ampoules
- Scalp serums and premium hair-care formulations
- Multi-peptide systems and advanced age-support product lines
Recommended Ingredient Pairings
Related Copper Peptides Also consider AHK-Cu for scalp-focused concepts. See our GHK-Cu vs AHK-Cu comparison to choose the right fit.|
Recommended Ingredient |
Why It Pairs Well |
Product Concept |
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Adds hydration, slip and serum/gel structure, complementing GHK-Cu in water-based age-support formulas. |
Hydrating copper-peptide serum or gel |
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Adds conditioning and comfort for both skin and scalp formulas. |
Soothing age-support serum or scalp serum |
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Supports hydration and comfort, making it useful in skin-conditioning peptide serums. |
Barrier-support / comfort-focused peptide serum |
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Adds another peptide active for multi-peptide age-support formulas. |
Premium multi-peptide serum or eye-area concept |
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Adds a lipidated signal peptide for broader firming and age-support formula design. |
Peptide cream, emulsion or multi-active serum |
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Adds hydration and conditioning support without duplicating the copper-peptide role. |
Premium resilience / hydration serum |
Quick Formulation Guide
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Decision Point |
Practical Buyer Guidance |
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Use level |
0.05%-0.5% |
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Phase / solubilization |
Pre-dissolve in water or the aqueous phase and add late in the process / during cool-down. [R6–R7] |
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Processing temperature |
Keep processing below 40°C and avoid prolonged heat exposure. [R6–R7] |
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pH screening |
start around pH 5.5–6.5 and confirm color, clarity and stability in the finished formula. [R7–R8] |
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Compatibility (GHK-Cu stability and compatibility guide) |
Validate the full active, preservative, electrolyte and chelator system. If the formula contains strong copper-binding chelators, strong oxidizing conditions or unusually low pH, make compatibility testing an early development step. [R6] |
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Color control |
A blue tint is expected from the copper complex. Investigate major fading, green/brown shifts, haze or precipitation during stability testing. |
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Storage / handling |
Keep the powder tightly sealed, dry and protected from light and moisture. [R7] |
Ready to start formulating? Our step-by-step GHK-Cu formulation guide walks through use level, solubility, pH and processing.
Why Source From Us
- Start with samples scale to bulk orders – one supplier from trial to production: Validate with lab samples, then scale to commercial volumes – same quality, same team. No re-qualification, no project delays.
- Formulation support that actually helps – not just a data sheet: We give you hands-on guidance on solubility, temperature, pH, and compatibility. A real formulation partner, not a catalog.
- Reliable supply chain – consistent quality, on-time delivery, batch after batch: Own manufacturing facilities plus long-term partnerships with audited upstream producers ensure batch-to-batch consistency. Full documentation with every shipment. No "sample passes, bulk fails"
- Export-ready documentation – compliance, customs, cleared:Complete technical documentation packages – COA, MSDS, TDS, stability data – batch-specific and regulatory-ready. We handle the paperwork so your compliance and procurement teams can focus on formulation
Research & References
European Commission CosIng identifies Copper Tripeptide-1 as the copper complex of Tripeptide-1. [R1] Published reviews describe a long research history around skin remodeling, extracellular-matrix signaling and topical cosmetic use; older topical studies summarized in the literature reported improvements in measures including skin density, thickness, laxity and the appearance of lines. [R4–R5]The Cosmetic Ingredient Review included Copper Tripeptide-1 in its tripeptide safety assessment and concluded that the reviewed ingredients were safe in the reported practices of use and concentration.
[R1] European Commission CosIng — Copper Tripeptide-1
[R2] Cosmetic Ingredient Review — Safety Assessment of Tripeptide Ingredients
[R4] Pickart et al. (2018) — Regenerative and Protective Actions of the GHK-Cu Peptide
[R5] Dou et al. (2020) — The potential of GHK as an anti-aging peptide
[R6] Active Peptide Company — GHK-Cu Presentation
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