GHK-CU Cream Combinations — Any Experience?

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Has anyone tried blending GHK-CU into various creams? I've got powder on the way and I'd like to experiment with a few options. The plan is to start with the standard hyaluronic acid serum combination. I'm curious what people think about pairing it with decent creams. Hoping to hear some input or firsthand accounts. I've read that Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cream works, though it costs a bit more. I was considering trying it with CeraVe, Aquaphor, or something inexpensive like Fruit of the Earth Vitamin E Cream. I'm aware pH levels need to be watched.

Any feedback or personal experience would be great. Thanks! My reasoning is that I'd apply the serum mainly to face and scalp, while using the creams on the rest of the body so it spreads more easily — though maybe the serum performs just as well everywhere.
 
There's a thread on here — try a search — plus skincare sections on reddit.

My own approach has been to put it into creams. The hydroboost lines are the only ones some folks suggest

but the palmers blends are what I've used. The version that comes in the round bottom tub works particularly well.

What I do is partially recon the powder with water, then stir that into the cream until it's well mixed.

Hyalaurnic serum gets some too — the Ordinary's versions do the job nicely.

Ratios can be found by searching, sorry I dont remember rn and Im heading out the door.
 
desinr-gal said:

There's a thread on here — try a search — plus skincare sections on reddit.

My own approach has been to put it into creams. The hydroboost lines are the only ones some folks suggest

but the palmers blends are what I've used. The version that comes in the round bottom tub works particularly well.

What I do is partially recon the powder with water, then stir that into the cream until it's well mixed.

Hyalaurnic serum gets some too — the Ordinary's versions do the job nicely.

Ratios can be found by searching, sorry I dont remember rn and Im heading out the door.
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Thanks for getting back to me. I've done quite a bit of reading on this site, but cream-focused info was hard to come by. I'll check out the options you mentioned. Cheers!
 
I'd strongly advise against putting it into water before you blend it into a body product. Once water enters a product, bacteria get a chance to multiply. Sure, preservatives are in there. But the levels of those preservatives are set for the exact proportions of ingredients. If you introduce water, the preservative won't be able to handle a bigger bacterial load.
 
I mixed up a GHK-cu serum, but using it on my face wasn't pleasant—sticky, and yes, blue. So I poured it into some lotion that was just sitting around, and now I'm really happy with it! Honestly, I prefer this lotion much more than I did before. As long as you look up the lotion's ingredient list on Google or wherever to make sure nothing clashes with the GHK-cu, I'd guess there are plenty of choices. I've included a photo of the finished lotion (roughly 2 weeks old, kept in the fridge) along with the ingredient list for this specific lotion. (Edited for typos)
 
Peptide_J said:

eidos said:

Just so you know, a Cerave cream with HGHK in it has come out from L'Oréal.
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Are you referring to the CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Water Gel?
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I can't recall the exact details. I only came across it at my go-to pharmacy 1 week ago.
 
CandyCap said:

I'd strongly advise against putting it into water before you blend it into a body product. Once water enters a product, bacteria get a chance to multiply. Sure, preservatives are in there. But the levels of those preservatives are set for the exact proportions of ingredients. If you introduce water, the preservative won't be able to handle a bigger bacterial load.
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The bac water I used had already been sitting open for a while. From what I read, GHK-cu isn't fat soluble, so putting it into creams with a non-water base means it won't be effective. That's why hydro boost products get recommended.. although they cause breakouts on my skin. Palmers is extremely rich and works wonderfully for aging skin. The catch is that it's fat based, which is why water gets suggested.. I'm no skin care specialist though, I just do what's suggested
 
desinr-gal said:

CandyCap said:

I'd strongly advise against putting it into water before you blend it into a body product. Once water enters a product, bacteria get a chance to multiply. Sure, preservatives are in there. But the levels of those preservatives are set for the exact proportions of ingredients. If you introduce water, the preservative won't be able to handle a bigger bacterial load.
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The bac water I used had already been sitting open for a while. From what I read, GHK-cu isn't fat soluble, so putting it into creams with a non-water base means it won't be effective. That's why hydro boost products get recommended.. although they cause breakouts on my skin. Palmers is extremely rich and works wonderfully for aging skin. The catch is that it's fat based, which is why water gets suggested.. I'm no skin care specialist though, I just do what's suggested
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My concern is simply that if someone sees the word "water" and takes it at face value, they could end up with a skin infection.

For cream-based products, something along the lines of glycerine is the better pick. On top of that, it brings humectant qualities to the mix. One thing to keep in mind: glycerine will make the lotion or cream a little runnier.
 
Liquid Germall Plus is a product you can put into solutions that are water-based. From what I understand, just a few drops are needed. Still, it could be worth looking into what others have said about using it. My understanding is that lecithin can be used to emulsify it into a lipid-based solution, which should improve how well it gets through the skin. When it comes to recipes for topical solutions, ChatGPT is actually quite helpful.
 
CandyCap said:

desinr-gal said:

CandyCap said:

I'd strongly advise against putting it into water before you blend it into a body product. Once water enters a product, bacteria get a chance to multiply. Sure, preservatives are in there. But the levels of those preservatives are set for the exact proportions of ingredients. If you introduce water, the preservative won't be able to handle a bigger bacterial load.
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The bac water I used had already been sitting open for a while. From what I read, GHK-cu isn't fat soluble, so putting it into creams with a non-water base means it won't be effective. That's why hydro boost products get recommended.. although they cause breakouts on my skin. Palmers is extremely rich and works wonderfully for aging skin. The catch is that it's fat based, which is why water gets suggested.. I'm no skin care specialist though, I just do what's suggested
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My concern is simply that if someone sees the word "water" and takes it at face value, they could end up with a skin infection.

For cream-based products, something along the lines of glycerine is the better pick. On top of that, it brings humectant qualities to the mix. One thing to keep in mind: glycerine will make the lotion or cream a little runnier.
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From what I understand, you could combine it with HA serum first and then blend that in, sidestepping the problem with water.

Still, sanitizing whatever you use to mix seems wise. The first time I tried this I skipped those steps and nothing went wrong.. I suppose I got off easy and had no cuts or abrasions.

Appreciate you mentioning it.
 
FartfulCodger said:

Liquid Germall Plus is a product you can put into solutions that are water-based. From what I understand, just a few drops are needed. Still, it could be worth looking into what others have said about using it. My understanding is that lecithin can be used to emulsify it into a lipid-based solution, which should improve how well it gets through the skin. When it comes to recipes for topical solutions, ChatGPT is actually quite helpful.
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For those just starting out, lecithin can be a real headache — it tends to form clumps and refuses to spread evenly. And when it comes to finding recipes, AI really isn't the ideal resource.
 
desinr-gal said:

CandyCap said:

desinr-gal said:

CandyCap said:

I'd strongly advise against putting it into water before you blend it into a body product. Once water enters a product, bacteria get a chance to multiply. Sure, preservatives are in there. But the levels of those preservatives are set for the exact proportions of ingredients. If you introduce water, the preservative won't be able to handle a bigger bacterial load.
Click to expand...
The bac water I used had already been sitting open for a while. From what I read, GHK-cu isn't fat soluble, so putting it into creams with a non-water base means it won't be effective. That's why hydro boost products get recommended.. although they cause breakouts on my skin. Palmers is extremely rich and works wonderfully for aging skin. The catch is that it's fat based, which is why water gets suggested.. I'm no skin care specialist though, I just do what's suggested
Click to expand...
My concern is simply that if someone sees the word "water" and takes it at face value, they could end up with a skin infection.

For cream-based products, something along the lines of glycerine is the better pick. On top of that, it brings humectant qualities to the mix. One thing to keep in mind: glycerine will make the lotion or cream a little runnier.
Click to expand...
From what I understand, you could combine it with HA serum first and then blend that in, sidestepping the problem with water.

Still, sanitizing whatever you use to mix seems wise. The first time I tried this I skipped those steps and nothing went wrong.. I suppose I got off easy and had no cuts or abrasions.

Appreciate you mentioning it.
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Even in skin care, there is harm reduction.

For a very long time, I made bath and body products.
 
CandyCap said:

desinr-gal said:

CandyCap said:

desinr-gal said:

CandyCap said:

I'd strongly advise against putting it into water before you blend it into a body product. Once water enters a product, bacteria get a chance to multiply. Sure, preservatives are in there. But the levels of those preservatives are set for the exact proportions of ingredients. If you introduce water, the preservative won't be able to handle a bigger bacterial load.
Click to expand...
The bac water I used had already been sitting open for a while. From what I read, GHK-cu isn't fat soluble, so putting it into creams with a non-water base means it won't be effective. That's why hydro boost products get recommended.. although they cause breakouts on my skin. Palmers is extremely rich and works wonderfully for aging skin. The catch is that it's fat based, which is why water gets suggested.. I'm no skin care specialist though, I just do what's suggested
Click to expand...
My concern is simply that if someone sees the word "water" and takes it at face value, they could end up with a skin infection.

For cream-based products, something along the lines of glycerine is the better pick. On top of that, it brings humectant qualities to the mix. One thing to keep in mind: glycerine will make the lotion or cream a little runnier.
Click to expand...
From what I understand, you could combine it with HA serum first and then blend that in, sidestepping the problem with water.

Still, sanitizing whatever you use to mix seems wise. The first time I tried this I skipped those steps and nothing went wrong.. I suppose I got off easy and had no cuts or abrasions.

Appreciate you mentioning it.
Click to expand...
Even in skin care, there is harm reduction.

For a very long time, I made bath and body products.
Click to expand...
I find that really fascinating — making something like that has always appealed to me!
 
desinr-gal said:

CandyCap said:

desinr-gal said:

CandyCap said:

desinr-gal said:

CandyCap said:

I'd strongly advise against putting it into water before you blend it into a body product. Once water enters a product, bacteria get a chance to multiply. Sure, preservatives are in there. But the levels of those preservatives are set for the exact proportions of ingredients. If you introduce water, the preservative won't be able to handle a bigger bacterial load.
Click to expand...
The bac water I used had already been sitting open for a while. From what I read, GHK-cu isn't fat soluble, so putting it into creams with a non-water base means it won't be effective. That's why hydro boost products get recommended.. although they cause breakouts on my skin. Palmers is extremely rich and works wonderfully for aging skin. The catch is that it's fat based, which is why water gets suggested.. I'm no skin care specialist though, I just do what's suggested
Click to expand...
My concern is simply that if someone sees the word "water" and takes it at face value, they could end up with a skin infection.

For cream-based products, something along the lines of glycerine is the better pick. On top of that, it brings humectant qualities to the mix. One thing to keep in mind: glycerine will make the lotion or cream a little runnier.
Click to expand...
From what I understand, you could combine it with HA serum first and then blend that in, sidestepping the problem with water.

Still, sanitizing whatever you use to mix seems wise. The first time I tried this I skipped those steps and nothing went wrong.. I suppose I got off easy and had no cuts or abrasions.

Appreciate you mentioning it.
Click to expand...
Even in skin care, there is harm reduction.

For a very long time, I made bath and body products.
Click to expand...
I find that really fascinating — making something like that has always appealed to me!
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The effort involved is huge. My journey began with cold process soap, and from there everything kept expanding.
 
I picked up the Cu peptide in powder form too, planning to blend it into Cerave creme. Prednisone has left my skin in really bad shape. Anyone got a recipe for the mix ratio?
 
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