GHK-Cu is a naturally occurring peptide-copper complex (glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine bound to a copper ion) found in human plasma and other body fluids. It is commonly studied as a cosmetic ingredient and appears in many topical skincare formulations. This description is general and educational only.

Does Cienega Medical offer GHK-Cu?

Cienega Medical does not offer GHK-Cu as a standalone therapy and does not sell, prescribe, or administer it on its own. A copper peptide is used only topically as an optional add-on within our cosmetic microneedling service. You can learn about that treatment on our microneedling page at /services/micro-needling/.

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GHK-Cu Peptide Therapy

Medical Director: Dr. Neal Kumar, MD, MBA, FAAD

Understanding GHK-Cu

GHK-Cu is a naturally occurring copper-binding peptide that has been studied in skin and cosmetic research.

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GHK-Cu is not an FDA-approved drug. As a copper peptide, it is used at Cienega Medical only topically, as part of our cosmetic microneedling treatment. This page is for general education.

What Is GHK-Cu Peptide Therapy?

GHK-Cu (glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine bound to copper) is a small peptide-copper complex that occurs naturally in human plasma. It is widely studied in cosmetic and dermatology literature and appears as an ingredient in many topical skincare formulations. GHK-Cu is not an FDA-approved drug; copper peptides used in cosmetics are regulated as cosmetic ingredients rather than as medicines, and no GHK-Cu product is approved by the FDA to treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This page is provided for general educational purposes only.

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What is GHK-Cu?
GHK-Cu is a naturally occurring peptide-copper complex (glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine bound to a copper ion) found in human plasma and other body fluids. It is commonly studied as a cosmetic ingredient and appears in many topical skincare formulations. This description is general and educational only.
Is GHK-Cu FDA-approved?
No. GHK-Cu is not an FDA-approved drug. Copper peptides used in skincare are generally regulated as cosmetic ingredients rather than as medicines, and no GHK-Cu product is FDA-approved to treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Does Cienega Medical offer GHK-Cu?
Cienega Medical does not offer GHK-Cu as a standalone therapy and does not sell, prescribe, or administer it on its own. A copper peptide is used only topically as an optional add-on within our cosmetic microneedling service. You can learn about that treatment on our microneedling page at /services/micro-needling/.