🌱 beginner peptide skin stack · the 'i've never done this' protocol
if u're brand new to peptide research, this is the lowest-risk lowest-cost protocol that still gives u real signal. one vial, one peptide, one route. u can run it for 8 weeks and decide if peptide-skincare is for u 💖
the protocol
vial · GHK-Cu 50mg lyo · reconstitute with 2mL USP-grade diluent → 25mg/mL.
syringe · 0.3mL insulin syringe (BD ultrafine).
dose · 0.04mL = 1mg subq · alternate L and R abdomen.
frequency · every morning for 8 weeks.
store · fridge, wrapped in foil.
what to expect week-by-week
week 1-2 · nothing visible. just establishing the injection routine.
week 3-4 · pores look smaller. first signal.
week 5-6 · skin looks calmer. less redness on bad days.
week 7-8 · fine lines softening. take a comparison photo against ur baseline.
common mistakes
dosing too high · GHK-Cu is bell-shaped. 1mg works, 5mg doesn't work BETTER, it works WORSE.
skipping the baseline photo · u'll never know if it worked without it.
stacking other actives the same day · isolate ur signal for the first 4 weeks.
buying from random vendors · CoA + lab name or skip.
quick answers
is this really safe for beginners?
subq injection at 1mg is the lowest-impact research protocol there is. if u're not comfortable with subq, run topical at 0.5% in a fragrance-free cream.
what if i don't see results at week 8?
either u didn't take a baseline photo (most common) or ur dose was too high. drop to 0.5mg, run another 8 weeks.
research reference
compound deep-dives on peppudex · evidence grades + mechanism + sources:
also in the diary
what i actually use 💖
source on peppu.studio →research-use only · everything below is for laboratory use, not for human consumption · diary content reflects research-protocol logs, not medical advice 💖