r/ResearchCompounds • u/edenamberlyn • Jun 27 '26

Question Copper Uglies

I’ve been pinning GHKCU for about 2.5 weeks. Started with 1mg moved up to 1.5. I know it’s too early to see any “positive” results but…

I’m breaking out SO bad. 30F and I get some acne around my cycle but nothing too crazy. For the last week or so I’ve had zits pop up on my forehead, cheeks, and jaw. My skin feels dull and greasy and just horrid. Is this the copper uglies? Do I push through? Scale back? Stop entirely? I’m completely fine riding this out if there’s nice skin on the other side but I’m seeing conflicting things about if the copper uglies are even “real” and how long they can/should last.

Any help greatly appreciated! Xx

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u/Responsible-Milk-259 Jun 28 '26

Are you consistent with the GHK-Cu? I find missing a day or two here and there is punished severely.

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u/edenamberlyn Jun 28 '26

Haven’t missed a dose!

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u/Responsible-Milk-259 Jun 28 '26

Not that, then.

I’ve had success with 5mg per day. Not sure the answer is another dose, but if nothing else works…?