Does GHK-Cu Work on the Scalp? Why pH Matters
GHK-Cu is extremely sensitive to pH. Put on the scalp, it won’t absorb well unless the pH is low, or acidic, enough. But if it’s too acidic, the copper molecule breaks apart. That’s why formulation matters as much as the ingredient itself.
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Video transcript
AZ Farm Girl, you know your stuff. You’re 100% right. Putting topical GHK-Cu on the scalp, if the pH is off, it’s going to do absolutely nothing. GHK-Cu is extremely sensitive to pH and will not readily absorb into the scalp unless the pH is low, or acidic, enough. But if it’s too acidic, it’s going to blow up the copper molecule.