Acetyl hexapeptide-8, also known as acetyl hexapeptide-8 amide and Argireline (also incorrectly referred to as acetyl hexapeptide-3), is a synthetic hexapeptide used as a topical cosmetic ingredient that may improve the appearance of wrinkles. It is a small peptide fragment of SNAP25, a protein involved in neurotransmitter release and one of the targets of botulinum toxin type A, commonly known as Botox.
Acetyl hexapeptide-8, also known as acetyl hexapeptide-8 amide and Argireline (also incorrectly referred to as acetyl hexapeptide-3), is a synthetic hexapeptide used as a topical cosmetic ingredient that may improve the appearance of wrinkles. It is a small peptide fragment of SNAP25, a protein involved in neurotransmitter release and one of the targets of botulinum toxin type A, commonly known as Botox.
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