Active ingredient
Acetyl Octapeptide-3
An 8-amino-acid acetylated peptide (trade name SNAP-8), the extended version of Acetyl Hexapeptide-3. Acts as a neurotransmitter inhibitor that relaxes facial expression muscles, providing a topical anti-wrinkle mechanism similar to botulinum toxin. Used in premium K-beauty peptide ampoules.
Also known as: SNAP-8
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Benefits
- ✓Inhibits neurotransmitter release at the neuromuscular junction, reducing repeated facial tension
- ✓Longer peptide chain than Acetyl Hexapeptide-3 — may offer enhanced efficacy
- ✓Visibly smooths expression lines with regular use
No known watch-fors.
Compatibility
✓ Works well with
+ Acetyl Hexapeptide-8+ Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4+ Copper Tripeptide-1