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Acetyl Octapeptide-3 (SNAP-8®)

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Firmness / Aging
INCI: Acetyl Octapeptide-3
In short · TL;DR
Category
Peptides
Effect
Expression line reduction, BoNT-like, improved Argireline
Concentration
Stock 5-10%, pure 0.05-0.5%
Effect
Expression line reduction, BoNT-like, improved Argireline
Mechanism
Competitive binding to SNAP-25 → blocks neuromuscular signal
Typical concentration
Stock 5-10%, pure 0.05-0.5%
Onset
4-8 weeks for ~-30% expression-wrinkle depth (Lipotec manufacturer value, Int. J. Cosmet. Sci. 2012)
Cautions
Incompatible with ionic surfactants
Evidence & references
Lipotec, Int. J. Cosmet. Sci. 2012
Journal

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This page is reference information and does not guarantee efficacy. Figures vary by test conditions (in vitro / manufacturer / concentration). It does not indicate pharmaceutical efficacy.
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