{"title":"Copper Peptide Balms for Face and Body","description":"\u003cp\u003eCopper peptide balm sticks from koppā for daily, targeted care on the face and body: 0.5% GHK-Cu (copper tripeptide-1) with eight supporting peptides in a fragrance-free solid stick for dry-feeling skin on the face, neck, hands, elbows and body.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ghk-cu-balm-stick","title":"koppā GHK-Cu Balm Stick: 0.5% Copper Peptide Balm for Face, Hands and Body","description":"\u003cp\u003ekoppā beauty 0.5% GHK-Cu Face + Body Balm Stick with Copper Tripeptide-1: a fragrance-free copper peptide balm stick for daily, targeted care on the face and body, 20 g. Travel-friendly, for dry-feeling skin on the face, neck, hands, elbows and body. Eight supporting peptides, 15% jojoba oil, 10% squalane.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5% GHK-Cu (Copper Tripeptide-1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey support:\u003c\/strong\u003e eight supporting peptides, 15% jojoba oil and 10% squalane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e anhydrous (water-free), fragrance-free solid balm stick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoutine:\u003c\/strong\u003e targeted face and body care, alone or over moisturizer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e tracked delivery to the USA, Canada, UK, EU and Australia, plus worldwide destinations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the water-free format matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOils and waxes soften dry-feeling skin and help slow moisture loss. The solid format is travel-size and has no liquid to leak; check your airport's current rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIs the copper peptide balm stick right for you?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose this balm if you want richer, targeted conditioning for dry-feeling areas on your face, neck, hands or body. The water-free stick is easy to carry and apply where needed, on its own or after moisturizer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho the balm stick is best for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry patches, flaking and winter-dry skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe under-eye, around the mouth, the neck and the hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecific lines, as the last step over moisturizer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravel: solid, water-free and made for face and body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFragrance-free, silicone-free and cruelty-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use the copper peptide balm stick\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLift off the cap and apply one light pass to clean, dry-feeling skin on the face, neck, hands or other intended body areas. Use alone for targeted care or after moisturizer. Finish your morning routine with sunscreen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCopper peptide quality and testing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur GHK-Cu raw ingredient is specified by our supplier at a minimum purity of 99%. This identifies the quality specification for the raw copper peptide used to formulate the product. The finished formula combines GHK-Cu with ingredients selected for hydration, comfort and everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe balm documentation covers hydration and ingredient-stability testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePublished ingredient evidence and safety\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe studies below concern GHK-Cu and the supporting ingredients, in laboratory work or other formulas. They are the research the formula is built on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGHK-Cu, 0.5%:\u003c\/strong\u003e increased collagen production in skin fibroblasts (Maquart 1988). In people, a GHK-Cu cream increased collagen production in skin biopsies (Abdulghani 1998), and a 2018 review reports a 12-week study of 71 women using a GHK-Cu facial cream, with improved skin density, thickness and firmness. Most relevant to a balm used under the eyes, the same review reports a controlled 12-week study of 41 women in which a GHK-Cu eye cream outperformed placebo and a vitamin-K cream on lines, wrinkles, density and thickness (Leyden 2002, reported in Pickart and Margolina 2018). In a randomised, double-blind trial of 40 women, a GHK-Cu serum measured 55.8% less wrinkle volume than its carrier after 8 weeks (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.walshmedicalmedia.com\/abstract\/effects-of-ghkcu-on-mmp-and-timp-expression-collagen-and-elastin-production-and-facial-wrinkle-parameters-15237.html\"\u003eBadenhorst et al., 2016\u003c\/a\u003e). This stick carries the same peptide at 0.5%, stated on the label. Full table: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ghk-cu-evidence\"\u003eevery GHK-Cu study, with sources\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4:\u003c\/strong\u003e in a 12-week, placebo-controlled, split-face study of 93 women, a moisturiser with this peptide improved the look of wrinkles and fine lines compared with the same moisturiser without it (Robinson 2005).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcetyl Hexapeptide-8:\u003c\/strong\u003e gave smoother-looking eye-area lines in a randomized, placebo-controlled trial of 60 people (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23417317\/\"\u003eWang et al., Am J Clin Dermatol 2013\u003c\/a\u003e). It was tested alongside SYN-AKE in a 2026 study by L'Oréal researchers across two clinical trials with 92 participants (Zhu 2026).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollagen-signalling peptides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 support firmness alongside GHK-Cu. Tridecapeptide-1 and Arginine\/Lysine Polypeptide complete the peptide blend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarnosine:\u003c\/strong\u003e an antioxidant dipeptide studied against glycation of skin proteins in human skin explants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOils and wax:\u003c\/strong\u003e jojoba seed oil, a liquid wax close to the skin's own wax esters; squalane for a light slip; meadowfoam, olive and coconut oils for softness; candelilla wax for structure and a layer that slows moisture loss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtection:\u003c\/strong\u003e vitamin E protects the oils from oxidation, and resurrection plant extract adds skin conditioning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFull ingredient list (updated October 2026)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull ingredients: Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Candelilla Cera, Squalane, Tapioca Starch, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf\/Stem Extract, Copper Tripeptide-1, Tocopherol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Tridecapeptide-1, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Carnosine, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Arginine\/Lysine Polypeptide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping and returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUS: in-stock orders leave within 1 to 2 business days; standard delivery takes 5 to 9 business days from dispatch, about 6 to 11 business days in total. Canada: orders leave within 1 to 2 business days, then about 5 to 9 business days from dispatch; customs can add 2 to 5 business days. Rates and delivery options for your destination appear at checkout. Unopened, unused products with intact seals are eligible for change-of-mind returns within 30 days of delivery. Returns from US addresses are free with a prepaid return label; outside the US, return postage is paid by the customer. See the shipping and refund policies for full terms and separate damaged or defective-order coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"koppā beauty","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46861568606396,"sku":"CUP-PREC-001","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/8691\/5772\/files\/koppa-ghk-cu-copper-peptide-balm-stick-white-twist-up-20g.webp?v=1792241997"},{"product_id":"ghk-cu-trio","title":"koppā GHK-Cu Protocol Trio: Copper Peptide Serum, Moisturizer and Balm Stick Skincare Routine Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eA simple three-step copper peptide skincare routine in one set. Morning: serum, then moisturizer, then your SPF 30+. Night: serum, moisturizer, and the balm stick where skin needs more. The set holds three full sizes: the 2% GHK-Cu serum (45 mL), the 0.5% GHK-Cu capsule cream moisturizer (80 g) and the 0.5% GHK-Cu balm stick (20 g), for $175 instead of $190 bought separately. All three are fragrance-free. koppā calls it the GHK-Cu Protocol.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet:\u003c\/strong\u003e three full-size Copper Tripeptide-1 formulas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrengths:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2% serum, 0.5% capsule cream and 0.5% balm stick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e fragrance-free serum, moisturizer and targeted anhydrous balm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurpose:\u003c\/strong\u003e a structured skin-longevity routine for hydration and barrier support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e tracked delivery to the USA, Canada, UK, EU and Australia, plus worldwide destinations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRoutine order\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep 1: 2% GHK-Cu Serum.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightweight peptide and hydration layer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep 2: 0.5% GHK-Cu Capsule Cream.\u003c\/strong\u003e Daily moisture and barrier support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep 3: 0.5% GHK-Cu Balm Stick.\u003c\/strong\u003e Targeted care for dry-feeling areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIs the GHK-Cu Protocol right for you?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose the Protocol when you want all three full-size koppā formulas with a clear routine order. Serum provides a light peptide layer, Cream provides daily moisture and Balm adds targeted conditioning where needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho the Protocol is best for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA complete copper peptide routine, with GHK-Cu at every step: 2% under, 0.5% over, 0.5% on specific areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine lines, firmness and skin density, plus the niacinamide and the balm's moisture layer the serum alone does not give\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone unsure which single product fits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne purchase instead of three\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery product is fragrance-free, silicone-free and cruelty-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use the GHK-Cu Protocol\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter cleansing, apply three to four drops of Serum to face and neck. Follow with Capsule Cream, massaging until the blue capsules disperse. Apply a light pass of Balm to dry-feeling areas that want extra conditioning. Finish mornings with broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCopper peptide quality and testing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur GHK-Cu raw ingredient is specified by our supplier at a minimum purity of 99%. This identifies the quality specification for the raw copper peptide used to formulate the product. The finished formula combines GHK-Cu with ingredients selected for hydration, comfort and everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduct documentation covers accelerated-stability and temperature-cycling testing for the cream, and hydration and ingredient-stability testing for the balm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePublished ingredient evidence and safety\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe studies below concern GHK-Cu or supporting ingredients in laboratory work or other finished formulas. They explain ingredient selection but are not clinical trials of this finished koppā product and do not guarantee individual results.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGHK-Cu:\u003c\/strong\u003e increased collagen production in skin fibroblasts (Maquart 1988). In people, a GHK-Cu cream increased collagen production in skin biopsies (Abdulghani 1998), and a GHK-Cu facial cream improved skin density, thickness and firmness in 71 women over 12 weeks (Leyden 2002). In a randomised, double-blind trial of 40 women, a GHK-Cu serum measured 55.8% less wrinkle volume than its carrier after 8 weeks (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.walshmedicalmedia.com\/abstract\/effects-of-ghkcu-on-mmp-and-timp-expression-collagen-and-elastin-production-and-facial-wrinkle-parameters-15237.html\"\u003eBadenhorst et al., 2016\u003c\/a\u003e). The set carries the same peptide at every step: 2%, 0.5% and 0.5%, stated on each label. Full table: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ghk-cu-evidence\"\u003eevery GHK-Cu study, with sources\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5% niacinamide:\u003c\/strong\u003e in a 12-week randomized, double-blind study of 50 women, a moisturiser with 5% niacinamide improved fine lines, uneven pigmentation, redness and elasticity (Bissett 2005).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4:\u003c\/strong\u003e in a 12-week, placebo-controlled study of 93 women, a moisturiser with this peptide improved the look of wrinkles and fine lines (Robinson 2005).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFull ingredient list (updated October 2026)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ghk-cu-serum#full-ingredient-list\"\u003eSerum ingredients\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ghk-cu-moisturizer#full-ingredient-list\"\u003eCapsule Cream ingredients\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ghk-cu-balm-stick#full-ingredient-list\"\u003eBalm Stick ingredients\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping and returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUS: in-stock orders leave within 1 to 2 business days; standard delivery takes 5 to 9 business days from dispatch, about 6 to 11 business days in total. Canada: orders leave within 1 to 2 business days, then about 5 to 9 business days from dispatch; customs can add 2 to 5 business days. Rates and delivery options for your destination appear at checkout. Unopened, unused products with intact seals are eligible for change-of-mind returns within 30 days of delivery. Returns from US addresses are free with a prepaid return label; outside the US, return postage is paid by the customer. See the shipping and refund policies for full terms and separate damaged or defective-order coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"koppā beauty","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46901459583164,"sku":"CUP-BUN-TRIO","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/8691\/5772\/files\/koppa-ghk-cu-copper-peptide-protocol-set-serum-cream-balm-stick.webp?v=1792241996"}],"url":"https:\/\/koppabeauty.com\/collections\/copper-peptide-balms.oembed","provider":"Koppā Beauty","version":"1.0","type":"link"}