Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Also known as: Argireline

INCI: Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 | Function: Expression line reducer | Type: Synthetic peptide

What Is Acetyl Hexapeptide-8?

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 is a peptide that mimics the action of botulinum toxin by inhibiting neurotransmitter release, reducing expression lines on forehead, eyes, and frown areas.

Key Skin Benefits

+ Reduces expression lines
+ Non-invasive alternative
+ Targets forehead, eye area

Pros

+ Topical alternative to injections
+ Gentle mechanism

Cons

− Temporary effect
− Requires daily use

Specifications

Property	Value
Usage Areas	Face, Eye
Product Type	Leave-On
Source	Synthetic
Natural Level	Synthetic

Safety Ratings

Metric	Rating
Skin Sensitivity	1/5
Comedogenic Rating	0/5
EWG Score	1/10

Typical Usage % by Product Type

Product Type	Typical %
Anti-wrinkle serum	1 - 10%

References

Blanes-Mira C (2002) — Argireline. PMID: 11882076

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