Copper Tripeptide-1
AKA “Prezatide copper, GHK copper, CG-copper peptide, Oristar Cu-GHK, Copper Tripeptide 1
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Copper tripeptide-1
AKA: Prezatide copper, GHK copper, CG-copper peptide, Oristar Cu-GHK, Copper Tripeptide 1
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Amino Acid
Clean
Copper Tripeptide-1 is a copper complex of Tripeptide-1
Formula
C14H23CuN6O4+
Mol. Weight
402.92
CAS #
-
Form
Powder
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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
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR