Meet the Snap-8 + GHK-Cu Regenerative Cream — a single cream that blends two of skincare’s most talked-about peptides. SNAP-8 (Acetyl Octapeptide-3) and GHK-Cu (Copper Tripeptide-1) work together in one formula to support the appearance of firmer, smoother, more resilient-looking skin, with Hyaluronic Acid and Panthenol for lasting hydration and comfort.
What you get
- Regenerative Cream — 50g / 1.76 oz. One cushioning cream carrying both peptides — GHK-Cu to support the look of a smooth, hydrated skin barrier, and SNAP-8 to target the appearance of expression lines.
Why you’ll love it
- Dual-peptide formula (SNAP-8 + GHK-Cu) in a single cream, for the look of firmer, revitalized skin
- Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid + soothing Panthenol base
- Designed for daily AM/PM use as part of your Octagon Skin routine
- A smoother, more radiant-looking complexion over time
How to use
Apply a small amount to clean, dry skin morning and night, gently massaged over the face and neck, avoiding the eye area. In the morning, finish with your SPF. For external use only.
Ingredients (INCI)
Aqua/Water/Eau, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Squalane, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Copper Tripeptide-1, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide.
Front-of-pack actives: SNAP-8™ (Acetyl Octapeptide-3) & GHK-Cu (Copper Tripeptide-1).
Shipping
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The Science of GHK-Cu (Copper Peptide)
GHK-Cu (glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine bound to copper) is a naturally occurring tripeptide found in human plasma. Its levels decline with age, which is part of why it has become one of the most-studied peptides in skin science. Here is what the published research reports:
- Supports collagen and skin-matrix production. Peer-reviewed studies describe GHK-Cu stimulating the synthesis of collagen and glycosaminoglycans — the structural molecules that keep skin firm and supple.
- Associated with firmer, smoother-looking skin. A widely cited review reports that in cosmetic use, GHK-Cu has been observed to tighten loose skin and improve elasticity, density, and firmness, and to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and photodamage.
- Skin-repair and antioxidant activity. Research characterizes GHK-Cu as playing a role in tissue repair and describes anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that help protect skin cells.
- Backed by decades of study. GHK has been researched since the 1970s, with continued modern interest into how it influences skin regeneration at the cellular and gene-expression level.
References
- Pickart L, Vasquez-Soltero JM, Margolina A. GHK Peptide as a Natural Modulator of Multiple Cellular Pathways in Skin Regeneration. BioMed Research International, 2015.
- Pickart L, Margolina A. Regenerative and Protective Actions of the GHK-Cu Peptide in the Light of the New Gene Data. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2018.
- Maquart FX, et al. In vivo stimulation of connective tissue accumulation by the tripeptide-copper complex GHK-Cu2+ in rat experimental wounds. Journal of Clinical Investigation, 1993.
- Wegrowski Y, Maquart FX, Borel JP. Stimulation of sulfated glycosaminoglycan synthesis by the tripeptide-copper complex GHK-Cu2+. Life Sciences, 1992.
This information is provided for educational purposes and reflects published research findings. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
