Peptide Skincare & BeautySkin science and ingredient guides

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Comprehensive Comparison: All Skin Peptides Ranked

This table compares every major peptide used for skin, ranked by strength of evidence, practical accessibility, and breadth of benefits. GHK-Cu Topical, injectable, nasal Collagen synthesis, wound healing, anti-inflammation Strong (clinical + gene data) 4-8 we

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  • This table compares every major peptide used for skin, ranked by strength of evidence, practical accessibility, and breadth of benefits.
  • GHK-Cu
  • Topical, injectable, nasal
  • Collagen synthesis, wound healing, anti-inflammation
  • Strong (clinical + gene data)
  • 4-8 weeks
  • $$-$$$
  • Aging skin, scars, post-procedure
  • Oral collagen peptides
  • Oral supplement
  • Hydration, elasticity, collagen density
  • Strong (meta-analyses)
  • 4-12 weeks
  • $
  • General anti-aging, beginners
  • Matrixyl (pal-pentapeptide-4)
  • Topical serum
  • Collagen I/III stimulation
  • Moderate (RCTs)
  • 8-12 weeks
  • $$
  • Fine lines, daily maintenance
  • Argireline (AH-3)
  • Expression line relaxation
  • 2-4 weeks
  • Crow's feet, forehead lines
  • BPC-157
  • Injectable, oral
  • Wound healing, angiogenesis
  • Moderate (animal + clinical)
  • $$$
  • Post-surgical, chronic wounds
  • TB-500
  • Injectable
  • Cell migration, tissue repair
  • Moderate (animal studies)
  • Deep injuries, burns
  • Epitalon
  • Telomere maintenance, anti-senescence
  • Emerging (in vitro + clinical)
  • 8-12+ weeks
  • Long-term anti-aging
  • Matrixyl 3000
  • Collagen + anti-inflammatory
  • Sensitive skin, rosacea-prone
  • SNAP-8
  • Enhanced muscle relaxation
  • Limited (early studies)
  • Deep expression lines
  • Cost key: $ = under $30/month, $$ = $30-100/month, $$$ = over $100/month. Use the peptide cost calculator to estimate your specific protocol expenses.