Peptides on the market
Cosmetic / supplement framing only. Benefits describe appearance and habit outcomes — not medical claims.
| Peptide | Also known as | Benefit | Form | Typical weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GHK-Cu (Copper Peptide) | Copper tripeptide-1 | Supports skin repair signalling, smoother texture, firmness appearance Widely studied cosmetic peptide; cosmetic claims only | serum/cream | 3–6 |
| Matrixyl 3000 | Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 + palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 | Targets visible wrinkles and loss of firmness via signal peptides Common in clinical-style serums | serum | 4–8 |
| Argireline | Acetyl hexapeptide-8 | Helps soften appearance of expression lines Popular “botox-like” cosmetic peptide — not a medical treatment | serum | 2–4 |
| Hydrolyzed Collagen Peptides | Collagen hydrolysate | Oral intake linked to skin elasticity and hydration support in studies Food supplement; results vary | powder/capsules | 4–8 |
| Multi-Peptide Complex | Peptide blends | Stacks signal peptides for firmness + glow in one step Formulation approach popularised by clinical drugstore brands | serum | 3–6 |
| Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 | Matrixyl | Classic signal peptide for wrinkle appearance Foundational cosmetic peptide | serum | 4–8 |
| Copper Peptide Cream formats | GHK-Cu emulsion | Overnight seal after serum for barrier comfort Delivery vehicle matters as much as % | cream | 2–4 |
| Eye-Area Peptide Blends | Multi-peptide eye | Targets crow’s feet look and under-eye dullness Gentle area — patch test | eye cream | 2–4 |
| Signal Peptides (category) | Messenger peptides | Communicate “repair” cues to skin’s extracellular matrix appearance Category overview for education pages | various | 4–8 |
| Carrier Peptides | Copper carriers | Deliver trace elements (e.g. copper) in cosmetic formats GHK-Cu is the flagship example | serum | 3–6 |