“Feels more like water than a serum”
It absorbs quickly and feels more like water than a serum. My skin feels firmer and looks more refreshed, especially in the morning, and I haven't had any irritation.









1% GHK-Cu Verified by a 3rd Party Lab
Best for: making the tonic part of your daily routine, and the best value per day. Early changes typically start to show after 6 to 8 weeks of daily use and build with consistent use.
Discovery SizeBest for a first trial, to see how the tonic fits your routine. For visible changes, we recommend the Full Size. Early changes typically start to show after 6 to 8 weeks of daily use.
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Most subscribers choose every 8 weeks.
Heads up: at this interval you may run out before your next bottle arrives, based on typical daily use.
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Most subscribers choose every 3 weeks.
Heads up: at this interval you may run out before your next bottle arrives, based on typical daily use.
New to PLU? Use code START10 at checkout for 25% off your first subscription order.
Made in the USA of domestic and internationally sourced components.
Supplement your skin’s natural production with the #1 GHK-Cu face serum in the world. Just six ingredients with no fluff or filler. Three clinically studied copper peptides:
The other ingredients are carriers and a gentle preservative. No fragrance, dyes, or other botanical extracts taking up space without delivering benefits. Every peptide in the formula is verified by LC-MS in the finished bottle, at or above the label claim, at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
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Best for: making the tonic part of your daily routine, and the best value per day. Early changes typically start to show after 6 to 8 weeks of daily use and build with consistent use.
Why Supplement With Our GHK-Cu Face Serum?
This copper peptide naturally occurs in the skin and supports the skin's natural collagen pathways for a firmer-looking skin appearance. Your body makes less and less of it as you age, which is why you may see more sagging and fine lines the older you get. It’s easy to restore what’s missing with our GHK-Cu face serum. Benefits include:
Clinical research shows this copper peptide can encourage your body to make more of both collagen types (I and III) and elastin. Each of these proteins plays an important role in skin firmness and elasticity.
Studies have shown a dramatic improvement in skin density and thickness with consistent topical GHK-Cu application, translating to silky smooth skin with fewer noticeable textural challenges.
We know more about how GHK-Cu aids in wound healing and tissue remodeling than any other peptide. Your skin relies on it to bounce back and push fresh, healthy cells to the surface.
Independently Tested
Every formula is tested by the Mass Spectrometry Core at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Actives verified by LC-MS in the finished bottle, at or above label claim. Heavy metals screened by ICP-MS. Reports published.
Verified reviews from PLU customers
Three peptide actives, and three ingredients to carry them and keep them stable.
The headline active, at a full 1%, with the concentration confirmed by an outside lab.
Matrixyl 3000 is the peptide duo used across premium anti-aging serums. This is the first half.
It works alongside Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, which is why the two are always formulated together.
No oils and no silicones, which is why it absorbs in seconds and layers cleanly.
The workhorse hydrator in skincare, here to move the peptides and keep skin comfortable.
One preservative at a low level, the standard choice for water based cosmetics.
Water, Glycerin, Copper Tripeptide-1, Phenoxyethanol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Independently verified. See the test results.Weeks 1-2
Skin feels smoother with improved texture and comfort
Weeks 3-4
Visible improvements in skin tone evenness and firmer appearance
Weeks 6-8
Notable reduction in fine lines with improved elasticity
Weeks 8-12
Skin texture continues improving, fine lines less prominent
Weeks 12+
Ongoing support for firmer, smoother skin with daily use
Individual results may vary. Research on copper peptides, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, and Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3 noted visible improvements within study timeframes with consistent use of peptide complexes.
Just 6 ingredients. And a lab report to prove it.
Six ingredients or fewer
Three peptides, two carriers, one preservative. Every one earns its place.
Tested in the finished bottle
1% GHK-Cu and the Matrixyl 3000 peptides verified by LC-MS at the University of Illinois at Chicago, at or above label claim. Heavy metals screened by ICP-MS.
Read the lab reportsMade in the USA, 30-day returns
Formulated and produced domestically, with 30-day returns.
A simple daily routine:
Use morning and/or night for the best results. Consistency is key. Do not miss any days or you may delay results.
Face wash → Face Tonic → Sunscreen
Optional: add hyaluronic acid between Face Tonic and sunscreen. Using vitamin C? Use it at a different time of day, or apply it first and wait 20-30 minutes before Face Tonic.
Face wash → Face Tonic → Moisturizer
Optional: add retinol serum or other products
PLU Copper Peptide Face Tonic, 6 ingredients
It's a signaling peptide that tells the skin to do what it already knows how to do. A lot of people notice improvements in the appearance of fine lines, elasticity, and overall skin tone over time.
Yes, but it makes less and less GHK-Cu as you get older. That's why you may notice skin starting to sag more over the years, wrinkles becoming deeper and more apparent, and other textural changes. It's why it's worth adding a GHK-Cu face serum to your routine.
4-8 weeks. We want to be very clear about the timeline. This is not a treatment that makes a difference overnight. It takes a while for the benefits of copper peptides to become apparent, so stay patient!
You certainly can. For example, we have an AHK-Cu peptide and GHK-Cu hair serum. We also have a lot of customers who pair our GHK-Cu face tonic with vitamin C, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and so much more.
Yes. Especially ours here at PLU Laboratories because it's free of common irritants like parabens, sulfates, silicones, or artificial fragrances. However, as with any new skincare product, we recommend patch testing on a small area first.
No. There is no fluff in anything here at PLU Laboratories, be it our GHK-Cu face serum or hair serum. Only six ingredients, each handpicked for a very specific reason.

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