Peptide Topicals

Our peptide topicals are ready-to-use research lotions in 50ml pump bottles. Wolverine pairs BPC-157 and TB-500, and Smooth combines GHK-Cu, SNAP-8 and KPV. No mixing and no cold storage needed.

Looking for something else? Browse all research peptides, or see our peptide nasal sprays, peptide capsules and peptide bundles.

What are peptide topicals?

Peptide topicals let researchers study what happens when peptides are applied to skin. Peptides are large molecules, and getting them through the outer layer of skin is hard, so how far they get and in what amounts is an open research question. That’s exactly what topical formulas are used to study.

Smooth draws on cosmetic peptide research: GHK-Cu for collagen, SNAP-8 for expression lines and KPV for inflammation signals. Wolverine brings the most studied recovery pairing into a lotion form.

For the published research behind this range, start with this PubMed search.

Peptide topicals in our range

How to choose peptide topicals

Choose Smooth for skin and cosmetic models, and Wolverine for local tissue work. Both come in pump bottles, which help keep the applied amount consistent from one test to the next.

If you want to compare topical and other routes, the same peptides are available as vials, capsules and sprays in our recovery and cosmetic ranges.

Formats and prices at a glance

This range has 2 products: two lotions. Prices run from $149.99 to $169.99. Every product page lists the exact amount, the format and the SKU, so you can compare like for like before you order.

Quality, testing and storage

Most of our vials carry a QR code on the label that opens the certificate of analysis for that exact batch. Check the lot number on the COA against the vial before you open it, and keep a copy with your notes.

Store lyophilized vials in the fridge, or the freezer for long periods, and let them reach room temperature before opening. Sprays go in the fridge once opened. Capsules and lotions keep on a cool, dry shelf.

Getting peptides into skin

Skin is a barrier by design. The outer layer, the stratum corneum, keeps most large molecules out, and peptides are large. Formulation tricks like smaller fragments, fatty side chains and penetration enhancers all try to get around that, and topical research measures how well they work.

Copper peptides like GHK-Cu have an edge here, since they’re small and well studied in skin. KPV is tiny too, at just three amino acids. Neither lotion needs refrigeration, and both come in 50ml pump bottles, which keeps the amount applied consistent from one test to the next.

Prime the pump on first use and count presses instead of estimating by eye. Check the lotion before each use, and start a new bottle if the color, smell or texture changes. Writing down the number of presses and the area covered makes it much easier to repeat a test later.

Peptide topicals FAQ

How much is in each bottle?

50ml.

Do peptide topicals need refrigeration?

No. Room temperature or the fridge both work, away from heat and sunlight.

Which peptides are in Smooth?

GHK-Cu, SNAP-8 and KPV.

Are the lotions for human use?

No. They’re sold for laboratory research only.

Buy peptide topicals from LA Peptides

Pick a product from the list above, add it to your cart and check out in a couple of minutes. Don’t forget BAC water if you’re ordering lyophilized vials. For multi-compound work, our peptide bundles save about 15%.

Peptide topicals from LA Peptides

For laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary use. Not evaluated by the FDA.

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