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Skingenetix bases every claim on published research. Here we take the trials behind our ingredients and read each one in full: what was tested, what it found, and how to read the result.

Clinical studies

Blue copper peptide (GHK-Cu) crystals in a glass dish beside a flask and a beaker of blue solution and a microscope
GHK-Cu

Does a copper peptide serum reduce wrinkles?

Wrinkle volume fell 24.1% against 15.0% with the plain base, and 31.6% more than with a Matrixyl 3000 product, in an 8-week trial of 40 women.

Before you try it

These articles summarise published studies. They are not medical advice, and your own results may differ. Our products are cosmetics. As with anything new for your skin, try a small amount on your inner forearm for 24 hours first, and add one new product at a time. Stop using it if you notice redness, itching, burning or swelling. If irritation continues, or if you have a skin condition, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or use prescription skin treatments, please ask your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

PDRN is derived from salmon. If you have a fish allergy, please speak to your doctor before using it, and try a small amount on your forearm first.

Studies by ingredient

Every study we cite, graded, is listed on the research page of its ingredient: Copper peptide (GHK-Cu), Matrixyl 3000, Argireline®, PDRN, Glutathione.

The products made with these five ingredients are in our shop.