Can it be used on the scalp?

Yes, GHK-Cu cream is often used both on the face and scalp.

Where is Ghk Cu Cream available?

Ghk Cu Cream is available in every state except Alabama, Mississippi, Ohio, or South Carolina. Availability is checked before it is added to your cart.

How do I get started?

Complete a short online medical intake. A US-licensed clinician reviews your history, then either issues a prescription, requests labs, or recommends an alternative.

Where does my treatment come from?

Every prescription is dispensed by a US-licensed pharmacy and ships in discreet, temperature-controlled packaging when required.

Can I change my dose or cancel?

Yes. Programs are month to month. You can pause, adjust your dose with your provider, or cancel at any time with no fees.

Who do I contact with questions?

You can message your care team directly, or call us at +1 425-728-6182. Most questions are answered the same day during clinic hours.

GHK-Cu Cream

Prescription-strength GHK-Cu in a topical cream, applied directly to areas of visible aging. Supports firmness, texture, and tone on the face, neck, and hands.

Applied topically, once daily
Studied for collagen and elastin production
Compounded at a US pharmacy at prescription strength

FormSame medication. Pick how you take it.

Injection TabletCream

Select your supply

Billed every 90 days, cancel anytime.

Shipping State

Prescribed by a US-licensed provider
Compounded at a US 503(a) pharmacy
Shipped cold, ready to use
HSA / FSA eligible

Safety information

Side effects are possible with any medication. Read the full safety information for GHK-Cu and discuss all medications with your provider.

Compounded medication. Compounded products are not FDA approved. Optera provides compounded GHK-Cu from US-licensed 503(a) pharmacies only.

Common side effects. Mild redness, tingling, or dryness where applied, most often in the first weeks. Individual responses vary. Tell your provider about any side effect you think is related to GHK-Cu.

Talk to your provider first. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant, if you have a copper-related condition such as Wilson's disease, or if you use prescription retinoids or acids on the same areas.

When to stop. Stop and contact your care team if you experience a severe reaction. For a medical emergency, call 911.

Prescription treatments are dispensed only when clinically appropriate after provider review. Compounded medications are not FDA approved.

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What Is GHK-Cu?

(glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine copper complex)

GHK-Cu is a small peptide bound to copper that your body makes on its own. It is found in blood, saliva, and urine, and it acts as a signal that tells skin cells to build collagen and elastin and to repair damage. Research shows GHK-Cu levels fall sharply between your twenties and your sixties, and lower levels have been linked to slower skin repair and loss of firmness.

GHK-Cu works as a signaling molecule. In research, it has been shown to switch on genes involved in collagen and elastin production and to switch down genes tied to inflammation and tissue breakdown. Copper is part of the mechanism: the enzyme that cross-links new collagen fibers depends on it.

GHK-Cu levels decline with age

Illustrative only. Individual levels and results vary.