AHK-Cu

CosmeticCopper tripeptide / cosmetic researchExperimental

Alanine-histidine-lysine copper complex used in hair- and skin-cosmetic research, related to GHK-Cu. Not an FDA-approved drug.

For research use only.

Key Facts

Alanine-histidine-lysine copper complex used in hair- and skin-cosmetic research, related to GHK-Cu. Not an FDA-approved drug.

Dosage Range: Per cosmetic formulation; injectable research use is unapproved
Frequency: Topical daily in cosmetics
Cycle: —
Administration Route: Topical
Reconstitution Guide: —

Copper-binding tripeptide studied for fibroblast stimulation and hair-follicle models; evidence is mostly in vitro and cosmetic.

Copper-dependent enzymesDermal papilla (claimed)

Hair/skin cosmetic research