Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

What is Acetyl Hexapeptide-8?

Argireline is the needle-free approach to expression lines—a peptide (acetyl hexapeptide-8) that temporarily inhibits the neurotransmitters that trigger muscle contractions. This innovative ingredient relaxes facial muscles just enough to reduce the appearance of expression lines without freezing movement or expressions. Think of it as a gentle suggestion to facial muscles to take a break from full contraction rather than a forced shutdown. It's the skincare equivalent of a yoga class for your face—creating relaxation without paralysis. For those seeking to reduce the appearance of forehead lines, crow's feet, and frown lines without injections, Argireline offers a topical alternative that provides noticeable though more subtle and temporary relaxation effects, working best on lines not yet deeply etched into skin and pairing well with ingredients targeting other aspects of skin aging.

Perfect For

Oily: Neutral effect on oily skin
Dry: Neutral effect on dry skin
Sensitive: Neutral effect on sensitive skin
Combination: Depends on specific formulation and application technique
Mature: Neutral effect on mature skin

Ingredient Interactions

Works well with: most ingredients

Avoid combining with: depends on specific formulation

Notes: Compatibility depends on product formulation, pH, and concentration

References

Strength: Variable - See literature

Mechanisms:
• Mechanism of action depends on specific ingredient composition