Acetyl hexapeptide-8

Acetyl hexapeptide-8 is a synthetic anti-wrinkle cosmetics ingredient. It is a peptide that is a fragment of SNAP-25, a substrate of botulinum toxin. Acetyl hexapeptide-8 is marketed as Argireline. It is a topical substitute for botulinum toxin, used to reduce wrinkles, especially around the forehead and around the eyes, without side effects, and is recognized as a highly effective anti-wrinkle component.