The Basics On Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
What is Acetyl Hexapeptide-8?
Acetyl hexapeptide-8 is a synthetically-derived peptide that, like all peptides, has water-binding properties and skin-restoring ability.
What are other names for Acetyl Hexapeptide-8?
ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8
What is Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 used for?
ÔªøCommercially known as Argireline, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 is a synthetic peptide made from a protein found in Botox. It’s primarily used in anti-wrinkle and anti-aging creams or serums. … Like Botox, this tightens the skin and reduces wrinkles caused by smiling, squinting, and other tight movements.
How Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 is classified
Skin-Restoring
Recommendations for using Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 During Pregnancy
What we know about using Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 from CIR
No report found.
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Products where you might find Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Biossance Squalane + Peptide Eye Gel
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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