GHK-Cu vs Melanotan 1
Which should you choose? Here's what you need to know.
The short answer
GHK-Cu rebuilds skin structure through collagen and elastin stimulation. Melanotan-1 darkens skin through melanin production. Skin quality vs. skin color.
GHK-Cu
Anti-Aging / SkinGHK-Cu is a copper peptide studied for skin rejuvenation — stimulating collagen production, improving firmness, and accelerating wound healing. It addresses aging at the structural level.
Choose GHK-Cu if:
Your goal is anti-aging skin improvement — firmer skin, fewer wrinkles, better healing.
Melanotan 1
Anti-Aging / SkinMelanotan-1 (afamelanotide/Scenesse) is an FDA-approved melanocortin agonist that stimulates natural melanin production. It's more selective than Melanotan-2 with fewer off-target effects.
Choose Melanotan 1 if:
You want to darken your skin or need UV protection through increased melanin production.
Price & availability
Once you've decided which peptide fits your needs, here's how they compare on price and vendor options.
GHK-Cu
Melanotan 1
$14.99
Starting from
$27.99
$2.48
Avg. price per mg
$4.90
62
Vendors selling it
29
96 options
In stock now
27 options
9.1/10
Top trust score
7.8/10
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Where does this data come from?
We re-check vendor prices continuously and score vendors on Finnrick blind-test results — samples bought anonymously and sent to a lab, not vendor claims. No vendor can pay to rank higher. See our full methodology.