INCI name

BIS(TRIPEPTIDE-1) COPPER ACETATE

Bis(tripeptide-1) copper acetate (copper GHK)

A copper complex of the tripeptide glycyl-histidyl-lysine, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Bis(tripeptide-1) copper acetate is a copper complex in which a copper ion is bound to two molecules of tripeptide-1, the peptide glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine (GHK), in acetate form. It is commonly referred to as copper peptide or GHK-Cu. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in serums, creams and other skin care products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The label does not show the amount used.

Functions

Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

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