Other name:

ALA-HIS-LYS-CU

Copper Peptide-

L-Alanyl-κN-L-histidyl-κN,κN3-L-lysinato(2-)]copper Monohydrochloride

AHK-Cu(2:1)

ALA-HIS-LYS-CU(AHK-Cu)

ACETYILHEXAPEPTIDE-8

Copper Tripeptide-3 hydrochloride

Appearance: White powder

Package:10g per bag

MOQ:10g

Shelf life: two years.

Storage conditions: Store in a cool, dry place at low temperature.

I. Core Efficacy

AHK-Cu (alanine-histidine-lysine copper tripeptide) is a highly stable copper-chelating peptide.  Compared to conventional blue copper peptides (GHK-Cu), AHK-Cu exhibits superior targeted efficacy in promoting hair growth and scalp health, while also delivering exceptional anti-aging skincare benefits.  Its key therapeutic effects include:

Targeted Hair Growth & Follicle Activation:

Prolongation of the growth phase: Significantly extends the anagen phase and supports the proliferation of dermal papillary cells, providing critical support for follicular health.

Resistance to DHT-induced damage: Helps protect hair follicles from the miniaturizing effects caused by dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which is the core mechanism for improving androgenetic alopecia (patronal alopecia). 

Promotes scalp microcirculation: By increasing the levels of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), it enhances blood supply around hair follicles, creating a healthy microenvironment for new hair growth.

Scalp Anti-inflammatory and Antioxidant:

It effectively reduces scalp inflammation, irritation, and oxidative stress, lowers the levels of transforming growth factor beta-1 (TGF-β1) that may inhibit hair growth, thereby improving overall scalp health.

Powerful Anti-Aging and Skin Firming Effects (Anti-aging & Skin Firming):

In skincare applications, AHK-Cu stimulates fibroblast activity and promotes the synthesis of collagen, elastin, and extracellular matrix proteins, thereby enhancing skin firmness and significantly reducing fine lines and wrinkles.

Barrier Repair & Soothing:

Enhances the production of glycosaminoglycans such as hyaluronic acid, improving skin hydration capacity; simultaneously leverages potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties to neutralize free radicals, making it particularly suitable for formulations targeting sensitive or damaged skin.

II. Recommended Dosage and Application Scope

AHK-Cu exhibits higher stability and longer-lasting activity compared to conventional GHK-Cu.  The recommended dosage for cosmetic formulations is as follows:

Hair Growth & Scalp Care Products:

Recommended addition range: 0.5% – 2.0% (for 7% or 10% liposome solution formulations, the recommended range is 1% – 5%).

Recommended products: scalp serum, hair growth ampoule, anti-hair loss shampoo, conditioner, and scalp care solution. 

Anti-aging and Skin Repair Products (Anti-aging & Skin Repair):

Recommended dosage: 0.1% – 1.0%.

Recommended for: Anti-wrinkle serum, firming cream, sensitive skin repair lotion, and eye cream. 

Scope of application: Widely recommended for use in various high-end cosmetic formulations targeting hair loss prevention and growth promotion, scalp microecological care, anti-aging, wrinkle reduction, and repair of damaged skin barriers.