Ingredient
Argireline
Quick Summary
Argireline is acetyl hexapeptide-8, a named cosmetic peptide used for expression-led wrinkles. It is sometimes marketed with “topical Botox” language, but that comparison overstates what topical skincare can do. The most accurate framing is modest expression-line appearance support.
What It Is
Argireline is a synthetic hexapeptide used in anti-aging skincare. Older literature may refer to acetyl hexapeptide-3, while many current ingredient lists use acetyl hexapeptide-8. It is distinct from Matrixyl and should be treated as its own Ingredient entity.
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Evidence
- Blanes-Mira 2002 — A synthetic hexapeptide with antiwrinkle activity
- Wang 2013 — Argireline anti-wrinkle efficacy study
- Schagen SK, "Topical peptide treatments with effective anti-aging results" (Cosmetics, 2017)
Product Information
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- Ingredient
- Argireline
- Quick Summary
- Argireline is acetyl hexapeptide-8, a named cosmetic peptide used for expression-led wrinkles. It is sometimes marketed with “topical Botox” language, but that comparison overstates what topical skincare can do. The most accurate framing is modest expression-line appearance support.
- What It Is
- Argireline is a synthetic hexapeptide used in anti-aging skincare. Older literature may refer to acetyl hexapeptide-3, while many current ingredient lists use acetyl hexapeptide-8. It is distinct from Matrixyl and should be treated as its own Ingredient entity.
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