The Basics On Tripeptide-1
What is Tripeptide-1?
Tripeptide-1, or GHK (glycine, histidine, lysine —the amino acids that comprise it), is a synthetic signal peptide that teaches skin to rebuild damaged areas.
What are other names for Tripeptide-1?
TRIPEPTIDE-1
What is Tripeptide-1 used for?
Also known by the acronym “GHK” for the amino acids that comprise it (glycine, histidine, and lysine), tripeptide-1 is a synthetic signal peptide known to work with copper in skin to visibly repair substances that have begun to deteriorate due to age and sun exposure.
How Tripeptide-1 is classified
Skin-Restoring
Recommendations for using Tripeptide-1 during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Tripeptide-1 During Pregnancy
What we know about using Tripeptide-1 while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Tripeptide-1 from CIR
No report found.
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Products where you might find Tripeptide-1
SkinCeuticals Tripeptide-R Neck Repair (1.7 fl. oz.); Skin Regimen Tripeptide Cream (1.79 fl. oz.); Estee Lauder Resilience Multi-Effect Tri-Peptide Face and Neck Creme SPF 15 for Normal/Combination Skin (1.7 oz.); The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density; Drunk Elephant Lippe Balm; tarte Big Ego Mascara Mini; boscia Peptide Trio Eye Cream
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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Disclaimer: This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult your healthcare provider with any questions.
