Peptides researched for
Skin aging
Healthier-looking skin as you age
2 peptides · 3 studies
What people research this for
Firmer skin, fewer fine lines, a healthy glow. Skin is one of the most common reasons people get curious about peptides. Some have been studied for skin aging, mostly in lab work and small studies.
Researched for
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Skin firmness
- Collagen
What the studies say so far
Much of this research looks at how peptides affect collagen and skin cells in the lab. Studies in people tend to be small and short. Sun protection has far stronger evidence for keeping skin healthy. Treat everything listed here as early research.
Peptides studied
Each peptide below has been studied in this area. The label shows how far that research has gone.
GHK-Cu
Small early studies in peopleResearch review · 2 studies
Study note. Review articles from 2015 and 2018 summarize GHK-Cu lab findings, gene-expression data, and small cosmetic skin studies.
- Regenerative and Protective Actions of the GHK-Cu Peptide in the Light of the New Gene Data. (opens in a new tab)
Pickart L, Margolina A · International journal of molecular sciences · 2018 · PubMed
- GHK Peptide as a Natural Modulator of Multiple Cellular Pathways in Skin Regeneration. (opens in a new tab)
Pickart L, Vasquez-Soltero JM, Margolina A · BioMed research international · 2015 · PubMed
- Regenerative and Protective Actions of the GHK-Cu Peptide in the Light of the New Gene Data. (opens in a new tab)
Collagen Peptides
Tested in clinical trialsRandomized trial in people · 1 study
Study note. A 2014 double-blind, placebo-controlled study measured skin elasticity in women taking oral collagen peptides.
- Oral supplementation of specific collagen peptides has beneficial effects on human skin physiology: a double-blind, placebo-controlled study. (opens in a new tab)
Proksch E, Segger D, Degwert J · Skin pharmacology and physiology · 2014 · PubMed
- Oral supplementation of specific collagen peptides has beneficial effects on human skin physiology: a double-blind, placebo-controlled study. (opens in a new tab)
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