Pepticosma / Copper peptide serum OEM
Copper peptide · GHK-Cu · OEM / ODM
Blue copper-peptide serums, made for your brand.
GHK-Cu is the break-out cosmetic peptide — and the hardest to keep stable. We formulate, fill and package finished copper-peptide serums under private label, engineered to stay potent through shelf life.
What is GHK-Cu?
GHK-Cu — INCI name Copper Tripeptide-1 — is a copper-bound tripeptide, the amino-acid sequence glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine (Gly-His-Lys) complexed with a copper(II) ion. Naturally present in human plasma, it is used in cosmetics as a signal peptide and gives formulations their characteristic blue tint.
In finished skincare, copper-peptide serums are marketed for the appearance of firmer, smoother and more even-looking skin. It has become one of the most searched-for cosmetic peptides, anchored by prestige and mass brands alike — which is exactly why it is a strong hero product for a new or growing skincare line.
Copper peptide is potent but fragile. A copper-peptide serum is only as good as its stability — and stability is a manufacturing problem, not a marketing one.
Why copper peptide is hard to formulate
Three documented failure modes make GHK-Cu one of the trickiest actives in cosmetics — and separate a serious manufacturer from a filler:
- Chelator conflict. Common chelators such as EDTA have a higher affinity for copper than the peptide does, and can pull the copper out of the complex — quietly inactivating the active.
- Light & oxidation. The complex degrades under light and with certain preservative systems, so packaging and preservative choice directly affect shelf-life potency.
- pH & compatibility. Copper ions catalyse the oxidation of actives like vitamin C, so formulation and layering guidance matter for a stable, sellable product.
Our approach: chelator-aware formulation, controlled pH, oxidation-resistant preservative systems and airless or opaque packaging — with batch documentation to verify potency. This is the core competency behind our copper-peptide line.
Our copper-peptide OEM offering
Come in at any tier — from a stabilised active to a fully branded, retail-ready serum:
- Stock blue copper-peptide serum — a launch-ready base formula in your bottle and artwork.
- Custom concentration & complex — GHK-Cu at your target level, alone or blended with peptides, PDRN or recombinant collagen.
- Full ODM — bespoke formula, packaging sourcing and design, filling and a regulatory dossier for your markets.
| Compound | GHK-Cu (Copper Tripeptide-1) |
|---|---|
| Sequence | Gly-His-Lys with bound Cu²⁺ |
| Finished formats | Serum (airless dropper / pump), cream, eye serum |
| Packaging | Airless or opaque, to protect potency; custom labelling |
| Documentation | Batch COA, HPLC chromatogram, MS identity; stability on request |
| Manufacturing | ISO 22716 (GMPC); MoCRA / EU CPNP / UK SCPN / Canada CNF support |
| MOQ | Low-MOQ pilot to full production — confirmed per enquiry |
Copper peptide is a cosmetic ingredient. Finished products use cosmetic (appearance) claims; we help you keep marketing on the right side of the cosmetic/drug boundary in each market.
Questions
Copper-peptide OEM, answered.
What is GHK-Cu?
GHK-Cu (INCI: Copper Tripeptide-1) is a copper-bound tripeptide — glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine complexed with a copper ion. In cosmetics it is used in serums and creams marketed for firmer, smoother, more even-looking skin, and gives formulations a blue tint.
Can you manufacture under our brand?
Yes — we are an OEM/ODM manufacturer of finished copper-peptide serums. We formulate, compound, fill and package under your private label, from a stock base or a custom concentration.
How do you keep it stable?
We avoid copper-stripping chelators like EDTA, control pH, use oxidation-resistant preservative systems, and package in airless or opaque containers. Potency is verified with batch documentation.
What documentation do we get?
Each lot ships with a batch-linked COA, HPLC chromatogram and MS identity record for the GHK-Cu active, with stability data on request.
What is the MOQ?
We support low-MOQ pilot batches through to full production. Exact MOQ, concentration, packaging and lead time are confirmed per enquiry.
Start a copper-peptide project
Ready to launch a blue copper-peptide serum?
Send your target concentration, format and volume — we reply with a formulation approach, MOQ and lead time.
Request a quote