Copper Tripeptide-1
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Prezatide copper, GHK copper, CG-copper peptide, Oristar Cu-GHK, Copper Tripeptide 1
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Amino Acid
Clean
Copper Tripeptide-1 is a copper complex of Tripeptide-1
Formula
C14H23CuN6O4+
Mol. Weight
402.92
CAS #
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Form
Powder
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Boosts collagen production
Reduces fine lines
Traditional Use
A synthetic peptide created in the late 20th century combining copper with amino acids; developed specifically to enhance skin healing and collagen synthesis based on research into copper's role in connective tissue.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Wrinkles
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR