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Active Ingredients

Tripeptide-1

Often labeled as: GHK

The foundational signaling peptide.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A simple but powerful three-amino-acid peptide (Glycine-Histidine-Lysine). It is famous for its ability to signal the skin to rebuild after tissue damage.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Promotes flawless wound healing, prevents scarring, and stimulates collagen.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

This is the base peptide that is often attached to Copper to make Copper Peptides.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It is an exfoliant.

The Science

It is a signaling protein, it has zero exfoliating capabilities.

๐Ÿงด Formulations featuring Tripeptide-1

โ˜… 9.5
Peptide Complex + Ceramides Restoring Eye Serum
Skinmade
Peptide Complex + Ceramides Restoring Eye Serum
Eye Care

A masterclass in periorbital barrier repair. This eye serum bypasses heavy waxes and utilizes a highly absorbent fluid matrix. It is packed with 8 skin-restoring peptides, Beta-Glucan, and essential Ceramides. It actively works to strengthen the extremely thin skin under the eyes, rebuilding collagen pathways to combat fine lines without causing hard milia seeds. The lightweight fluid absorbs rapidly to deliver intense structural hydration flawlessly.

โ˜… 9.6
Skintella Moisturizing Gel
Kayman Beauty
Skintella Moisturizing Gel
Moisturizer

A highly advanced barrier repair gel engineered for comprehensive skin recovery. It perfectly utilizes an elegant silicone base (Cyclopentasiloxane) combined with a staggeringly complex matrix of 5 different Ceramides (EOP, NS, NP, AS, AP), Cholesterol, and Squalane. Furthermore, it incorporates high-end brightening and healing ingredients like Arbutin, Centella Asiatica, and Copper Tripeptide-1, making it a masterclass in restorative hydration that feels completely weightless.

โ˜… 9.4
BluMarine Moisturizing Cream
Kayman Beauty
BluMarine Moisturizing Cream
Moisturizer

A masterclass in heavy-duty barrier restoration. By combining a staggering 5-Ceramide complex with Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, and advanced Peptides (Copper Tripeptide-1), this cream perfectly mimics the native lipid structure of the human stratum corneum. It delivers profound barrier repair by utilizing highly occlusive emollients like Hydrogenated Polydecene and Synthetic Beeswax, creating an absolute physical shield against extreme dryness and transepidermal water loss.