Skin & Hair
Peptides researched for collagen synthesis, wound healing, skin rejuvenation, and hair growth. Each compound links to its full dosing protocol.
Research Use Only. All dosing information is for educational purposes. Consult a licensed healthcare provider before making health decisions.
GHK-Cu
Copper peptide that stimulates collagen and glycosaminoglycan synthesis, attracts immune cells for tissue repair, and has potent anti-aging effects on skin gene expression and remodeling.
Route: Subcutaneous injection
Reconstitution: 3.0 mL sterile water → 16.67 mg/mL concentration
Dose Range: 1–2 mg once daily (gradual titration over 12 weeks)
Cycle: 8–12 weeks typical; may extend to 16 weeks
- Elastin and collagen fibres in cutaneous wound healing — Exp Dermatol, 2024
- GHK Peptide as a Natural Modulator of Multiple Cellular Pathways in Skin Regeneration — Biomed Res Int, 2015
- Myofibroblasts — Exp Eye Res, 2016
Melanotan 2
Melanocortin receptor agonist that stimulates melanogenesis (skin pigmentation). Researched for UV-free tanning, skin protection, and as a photoprotective agent.
Route: Subcutaneous injection
Reconstitution: 3.0 mL bacteriostatic water → 3.33 mg/mL concentration
Dose Range: 250–1000 mcg once daily (gradual titration over 8–12 weeks)
Cycle: 6–8 weeks for initial tanning, then switch to maintenance dosing
Schedule: Week 1: 250 mcg → Week 2: 500 mcg → Week 3: 750 mcg → Weeks 4–8: 1000 mcg
- Mechanisms regulating melanogenesis — An Bras Dermatol, 2013
- Vitiligo — Nat Rev Dis Primers, 2025
- Intrinsic and extrinsic regulation of human skin melanogenesis and pigmentation — Int J Cosmet Sci, 2018
SNAP-8
Octapeptide that mimics the N-terminal end of SNAP-25. Reduces neuromuscular contraction at the skin surface — researched as a topical anti-wrinkle peptide and botox alternative.
Route: Subcutaneous injection
Reconstitution: 3.0 mL bacteriostatic water → ~3.33 mg/mL concentration
Dose Range: 330–1,000 mcg once daily (gradual titration over 8–12 weeks)
Cycle: 8–12 weeks; optional extension to 16 weeks
Schedule: Weeks 1–4: 330 mcg → Weeks 5–8: 500 mcg → Weeks 9–12: 1,000 mcg
- Human Skin Aging and the Anti-Aging Properties of Retinol — Biomolecules, 2023
- Aging skin: histology, physiology, and pathology — Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am, 2011
- [Functional integrity of aging skin, from cutaneous biology to anti-aging strategies] — Med Sci (Paris), 2020
TB-500
Thymosin Beta-4 fragment with potent wound healing properties. Promotes cell migration, angiogenesis, and tissue repair — researched for skin wound healing and hair regrowth.
Route: Subcutaneous injection
Reconstitution: 3.0 mL bacteriostatic water → ~1.67 mg/mL concentration
Dose Range: 500–1000 mcg once daily (gradual titration recommended)
Cycle: 8–12 weeks; optional extension to 16 weeks
Schedule: Weeks 1–2: 500 mcg 30 → Weeks 3–4: 600 mcg 36 → Weeks 5–8: 750 mcg 45 → Weeks 9–12: 1000 mcg 60
- Wound healing and skin regeneration — Cold Spring Harb Perspect Med, 2015
- Wound healing–aiming for perfect skin regeneration — Science, 1997
- A prenatal skin atlas reveals immune regulation of human skin morphogenesis — Nature, 2024
BPC-157
Promotes angiogenesis and accelerates wound healing through multiple mechanisms. Researched for skin wound repair, burn healing, and tissue regeneration.
Route: Subcutaneous injection
Reconstitution: 3.0 mL bacteriostatic water → 1.67 mg/mL concentration
Dose Range: 200–600 mcg once daily (gradual titration)
Cycle: 8–12 weeks; optional extension to 16 weeks
Schedule: Weeks 1–2: 200 mcg → Weeks 3–4: 400 mcg → Weeks 5–8+: 600 mcg → Weeks 1–2: 200 mcg
- Cellular and molecular mechanisms of skin wound healing — Nat Rev Mol Cell Biol, 2024
- Wound repair and regeneration: mechanisms, signaling, and translation — Sci Transl Med, 2014
- Wound repair and regeneration — Eur Surg Res, 2012
All information is intended strictly for educational and research purposes. Not medical advice. Consult a licensed healthcare provider before making any health decisions.
