AX-02 · MITO-SERIES · PM CELLULAR RECONSTRUCTION
The mitochondrial-powered copper peptide serum to rebuild the dermal layer standard peptides can’t reach.
Mitochondrial reconstruction technology, now in a weightless nightly serum. Mito-Matrix pairs genuine Copper Tripeptide-1 (GHK-Cu) with high-dose pure NAD+ (INCI #5), L-Arginine, and Pro-Vitamin B5 to recharge depleted fibroblasts and support the look of firmer, plumper, visibly renewed skin by morning.
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Due to the nature and rarity of the ingredients used, this serum is produced in very limited batches.
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The Blueprint. The Battery. The Bricks. A complete nightly formula for visibly firmer, smoother, more resilient-looking skin.
Copper Tripeptide-1 (GHK-Cu), NAD+, Panthenol, Arginine and Silk Amino Acids, with Sodium Hyaluronate. Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Panthenol, Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide, Arginine, Phenoxyethanol, Copper Tripeptide-1, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Abronia Villosa Leaf Extract, Silk Amino Acids, 1,2-Pentanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol.
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The soft pale-blue tint is the natural optical signature of genuine Copper Tripeptide-1 (GHK-Cu) when copper ions bind to the tripeptide. We never add Blue 1 or synthetic dyes. Because we formulate at an optimal, buffered clinical concentration alongside pure NAD+ and Panthenol, it delivers maximum fibroblast signaling without staining your skin or pillowcase.
No. The "copper uglies" typically happen when brands dump raw, unbuffered copper peptides (3%–5%) into a bare water base without cellular energy support—causing old collagen to break down faster than exhausted, dehydrated skin can rebuild it. Mito-Matrix solves this by placing Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5) at #4, Pure NAD+ at #5, and L-Arginine at #6 alongside Silk Amino Acids, giving your skin both an immediate moisture cushion and the ATP energy to complete remodeling smoothly.
In cosmetic chemistry, ingredients are listed in descending order of concentration down to the 1% threshold (marked by Phenoxyethanol at #7). Most brands "fairy-dust" expensive longevity molecules like NAD+ at the very bottom of the label at 0.01%. In Mito-Matrix, pure Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide sits at #5—above the preservative line—ensuring a true functional dose reaches your skin.
Because of Panthenol (#4), Sodium Hyaluronate, and Silk Amino Acids, your skin will feel calmer, softer, and more hydrated from the very first morning. Visible improvements in radiance, bounce, and fine lines typically appear within 3 to 6 weeks, while deeper structural firmness and wrinkle-depth remodeling build progressively over a 90-day biological collagen cycle.
Mito-Matrix is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, alcohol-free, and pH-balanced for reactive skin. However, if you have diagnosed eczema, rosacea, or known allergies, please review the full 18-ingredient INCI list with your GP or dermatologist and patch test on your inner forearm for 24 hours before introducing it to your routine.
Pairs GHK-Cu signaling with cellular NAD+ energy to support firmer-looking, more elastic skin that springs back to the touch.
Softens the look of nasolabial folds, forehead lines, and rough surface texture without the peeling, redness, or barrier thinning of harsh retinoids.
Pure NAD+ and L-Arginine support overnight cellular recovery and micro-circulation so you wake up looking rested and luminous, never flat or fatigued.
High-dose Panthenol (INCI #4), Silk Amino Acids, and Desert Sand Verbena wrap the barrier in a soothing moisture net, preventing trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL) and peptide dryness.
Water-light, oil-free, and silicone-free. Glides onto damp or dry skin in seconds with zero tackiness, zero pilling, and zero artificial dyes.
Copper Tripeptide-1 is a naturally occurring complex of three amino acids (glycine-histidine-lysine) bound to a bioavailable copper ion. First isolated in human plasma in 1973, it acts as a master tissue-remodeling signal peptide. In laboratory and clinical biopsy models, GHK-Cu has been studied for modulating over 4,000 human genes and signaling fibroblasts to support fresh collagen and elastin assembly. Its natural copper complex gives Mito-Matrix its signature pale-blue tint—with zero synthetic colorants.
Listed at #5 on our INCI label (above the 1% phenoxyethanol threshold), pure NAD+ is the essential mitochondrial coenzyme present in every living cell. It drives oxidative phosphorylation (ATP cellular energy production) and serves as the direct fuel for SIRT1 longevity enzymes and PARP-1 DNA-repair pathways—ensuring aging skin cells have the metabolic energy required to act on GHK-Cu’s remodeling signals.
Formulated at #4 on our INCI label, Panthenol is a deeply soothing humectant and barrier-reinforcing pro-vitamin. While standard watery copper serums can leave mature skin feeling tight or dehydrated, high-dose Panthenol binds water deep within the stratum corneum, calming visible redness and buffering the skin throughout the entire remodeling cycle.
Signaling fibroblasts to build collagen is useless if there are no raw materials on site. Listed at #6 on our INCI label, L-Arginine is a vital amino acid building block and natural nitric oxide precursor, paired with hydrolyzed Silk Amino Acids (rich in glycine, alanine, and serine—the exact amino acid sequence that makes up human Type I collagen and Natural Moisturizing Factor).
THE MISSING BLUEPRINT
AGE 20: 200 ng/mL → AGE 60: 80 ng/mL
WHY OTHER COPPER SERUMS FAIL
MITOCHONDRIAL NAD+ LEVEL: -50% DECLINE
BLUEPRINT + BATTERY + BRICKS
One bottle. The whole equation.
THE MOMENT YOU NOTICE
The change is often subtle at first: pillow creases that stay until 11:00 AM, a sudden loss of cheek bounce, or fine lines that no longer respond to your $150 peptide serum.
Firmer-looking. Plumper-looking. Still you.
INGREDIENT RESEARCH
We formulate around peer-reviewed biochemistry, not trend forecasts.
In a 12-week human skin biopsy study examining procollagen synthesis in photoaged women, topical GHK-Cu increased collagen production in 70% of treated women, compared to 50% treated with Vitamin C and 40% treated with Retinoic Acid (Abdulghani et al., 1998; PMC6073405).
Published ingredient research · not a trial on Mito-Matrix finished serum.
In randomized, double-blind clinical testing on female volunteers over 8 weeks, Copper Tripeptide-1 reduced wrinkle volume by 55.8% and wrinkle depth by 32.8%, outperforming a control peptide cream (Matrixyl 3000) by 31.6% (Pickart & Margolina, 2018, PMC6073405).
Active ingredient study · individual cosmetic results vary.
Using the Broad Institute’s Connectivity Map (CMap), researchers discovered that GHK modulates the expression of over 4,000 human genes (31.2% of the genome), resetting senescent fibroblast gene expression toward a healthier, younger transcriptional profile.
Genomic laboratory model · not a clinical therapeutic claim.
A landmark Australian study analysing human pelvic skin tissue from newborns through age 77 demonstrated that human skin NAD+ levels decline by more than 50% across adult aging, correlating directly with accumulated UV oxidative stress and PARP hyperactivity (Massudi et al., 2012, PLOS ONE, PMID 22848732).
Human tissue biomarker study · establishes biological rationale.
COPPER TRIPEPTIDE-1 · NAD+ · PANTHENOL · L-ARGININE ·
INSIDE THE COMPLETE FORMULA
Copper Tripeptide-1 and pure NAD+ lead the reconstruction cascade, supported by amino acid precursors, desert extremophile botanicals, and a dual-glycol penetration matrix.
SYSTEM 01 · DERMAL SIGNALING (THE BLUEPRINT)
The primary signaling peptide in the formula, included to support visible firmness, smoother wrinkle depth, and structural skin bounce.
SYSTEM 02 · MITOCHONDRIAL BIO-ENERGETICS (THE BATTERY)
A high-dose cellular coenzyme system designed to replenish age-depleted skin energy and support overnight cellular resilience.
SYSTEM 03 · STRUCTURAL AMINO PRECURSORS (THE BRICKS)
Supplies the essential amino acid building blocks (glycine, serine, arginine) to support natural collagen scaffolding and surface hydration.
SYSTEM 04 · BARRIER CUSHION & DUAL-CARRIER DELIVERY
Combines high-dose Pro-Vitamin B5, Hyaluronic Acid, and Abronia Villosa (Desert Sand Verbena) leaf extract in a precision penetration network (Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, 1,2-Pentanediol) so actives absorb rapidly without sitting on top of the pillowcase.
FULL INCI
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Panthenol, Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide, Arginine, Phenoxyethanol, Copper Tripeptide-1, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Abronia Villosa Leaf Extract, Silk Amino Acids, 1,2-Pentanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol.
The full INCI list, published transparently on the page. Zero mystery blends.
Formulated above the phenoxyethanol cutoff—never "fairy-dusted" at the bottom of the label.
The pale-blue hue comes 100% from genuine Copper Tripeptide-1.
Designed and supported from Australia with a 30-day return policy.
| INCI position | Ingredient | Role in Mito-Matrix |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Water | Ultra-purified, pH-neutral aqueous vehicle. |
| #2 | Butylene Glycol | Primary dermal penetration enhancer that helps water-soluble peptides traverse the lipid barrier. |
| #3 | Glycerin | Biomimetic humectant that maintains intercellular water channels (aquaporins). |
| #4 | Panthenol | High-Dose Pro-Vitamin B5. Cushions the moisture barrier, prevents TEWL, and stops "copper uglies" dryness. |
| #5 | Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide | Pure NAD+ (The Battery). Placed above the preservative line to fuel mitochondrial ATP, SIRT1, and PARP-1 repair. |
| #6 | Arginine | L-Arginine (The Bricks). Essential collagen amino acid precursor, natural antioxidant, and nitric oxide micro-circulation booster. |
| #7 | Phenoxyethanol | Safe, gentle antimicrobial preservative (marks the standard ~1% formulation boundary). |
| #8 | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Pure GHK-Cu (The Blueprint). Master tissue-remodeling signal peptide (active at clinical 0.5%–1.0%+ levels; provides natural pale-blue color). |
| #9 | Carbomer | Creates a weightless, non-sticky, fast-breaking gel matrix that never pills. |
| #10 | Caprylyl Glycol | Emollient humectant that boosts preservative efficacy so less phenoxyethanol is needed. |
| #11 | Glyceryl Polymethacrylate | Forms a breathable, moisture-locking matrix across the skin surface overnight. |
| #12 | Ethylhexylglycerin | Skin-softening humectant stabilizer derived from vegetable glycerin. |
| #13 | Hexylene Glycol | Mild solvent that ensures uniform dispersion of Copper Tripeptide-1 and NAD+. |
| #14 | Sodium Hyaluronate | Low-molecular-weight salt of Hyaluronic Acid that draws up to 1,000× its weight in water into the epidermis. |
| #15 | Abronia Villosa Leaf Extract | Desert Sand Verbena. An extremophile desert plant extract that defends skin against arid dehydration and oxidative stress. |
| #16 | Silk Amino Acids | Supplies bioavailable glycine, alanine, and serine—the core amino acids required to weave new collagen fibers. |
| #17 | 1,2-Pentanediol | Dual-carrier penetration solvent that multiplies dermal bioavailability while conditioning the skin. |
| #18 | 1,2-Hexanediol | Dual-carrier penetration solvent that multiplies dermal bioavailability while conditioning the skin. |
Copper peptides and pure Vitamin C/acids shouldn't fight in the same layer. We built the Mito-Series so your morning and night routines work in complete harmony.
Wash with a gentle, non-stripping cleanser and pat skin until slightly damp.
Apply 3–4 drops of MITO-MATRIX. Press—don't rub—the pale-blue serum across your face, neck, jawline, and under-eyes. Give it 30 seconds to absorb completely.
Lock in the peptides, NAD+, and Panthenol with your favourite barrier moisturiser or squalane oil.
Layering note: Avoid applying strong low-pH exfoliating acids (AHAs/BHAs) or pure L-Ascorbic Acid in the exact same evening layer. If you use prescription tretinoin/retinoids, alternate nights with MITO-MATRIX, or apply MITO-MATRIX first and wait 15 minutes before applying your retinoid.
AM · MITO-SHIELD: 1% L-Ergothioneine + Dual Peptides + 4% Niacinamide. Mops up the silent UV free-radical leak underneath your morning SPF and relaxes expression squint lines during the day.
PM · MITO-MATRIX: GHK-Cu + Pure NAD+ + Panthenol + L-Arginine. Recharges cellular ATP and rebuilds your collagen scaffolding while you sleep.
SHOP THE 24-HOUR AM/PM DUOROUTINE COMPARISON
| Consideration | Basic hydrating serum | Retinoid-focused routine | Mito-Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary focus | Moisture and softness | Cell-turnover support | Copper-peptide care + hydration |
| Signature ingredients | Humectants | Retinoid, formula dependent | GHK-Cu + NAD+ |
| Supporting ingredients | Formula dependent | Formula dependent | Amino acids, B5, hyaluronic acid |
| Routine position | AM or PM | Usually PM | PM, before moisturiser |
| Skin experience | Formula dependent | May require gradual introduction | Water-light; patch test and introduce gradually |
CELLULAR RECONSTRUCTION NIGHT SERUM · GHK-Cu + NAD+ · 30 ML
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