This anti-aging treatment is formulated around Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 to soften the look of wrinkles.
This anti-aging eye moisturizer is formulated around Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 and Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 to soften the look of wrinkles.
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Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Tocotrienols
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Cholesterol
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Glycosphingolipids
EmollientPhospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningOenocarpus Bacaba Fruit Oil
Emollient
Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning
Undecylenoyl Glycine
CleansingCapryloyl Glycine
CleansingPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Tocotrienols, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cholesterol, Palmitic Acid, Oleic Acid, Ceramide AP, Glycosphingolipids, Phospholipids, Glycolipids, Oenocarpus Bacaba Fruit Oil, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Linoleic Acid, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Undecylenoyl Glycine, Capryloyl Glycine
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Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (also known as Argireline) is a synthetic hexapeptide that is often called a "topical Botox alternative".
It works by mimicking how Botox relaxes muscles; it interferes with the signaling process that tells your facial muscles to contract. This can help soften expression lines like forehead wrinkles or crow's feet over time.
The comparison to Botox does have limits because the molecule is water-loving and relatively large.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 has a hard time absorbing deeply enough through the skin's outer barrier to actually reach the muscles.
So whether it truly works the way Botox does at a biological level is still up for debate, but early clinical outcomes are fairly encouraging.
A 12 week human study of a multi-ingredient regimen containing this ingredient saw:
While some studies have observed improvements in wrinkle appearance, it is important to note that more consistent results are seen in multi-ingredient formulations (vs just Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 alone).
Some research studies also used higher concentrations (up to 10%) while this ingredient is usually found in concentrations up to 0.005% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about Acetyl Hexapeptide-8Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
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