Acetyl Octapeptide-3
What Acetyl Octapeptide-3 is & what it does
A neuropeptide (SNAP-8) related to Argireline that helps soften the look of expression lines by easing muscle contractions. It supports smoother-looking skin.
What does Acetyl Octapeptide-3 do in skincare?
Acetyl Octapeptide-3 is a synthetic peptide used as a skin-conditioning agent and is popular in products marketed for the look of expression lines. It is included for its smoothing, conditioning role in a formula. Any cosmetic effects relate to the appearance of the skin rather than altering its structure.
Is Acetyl Octapeptide-3 safe?
Acetyl Octapeptide-3 is a widely used cosmetic peptide and is generally considered well tolerated at the levels used in skincare. As with any active ingredient, some people may experience sensitivity, so patch testing is reasonable. This is general information and not medical advice.
Is Acetyl Octapeptide-3 vegan?
Acetyl Octapeptide-3 is typically produced synthetically through peptide synthesis rather than from animal sources, so it is generally regarded as suitable for vegan products. Confirming the supplier and the full formula is the best way to be certain for a given product.
Sunscreens with Acetyl Octapeptide-3
We rate 9 sunscreens that contain it:
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Swanicoco All Day Care Peptine Biome Suncream
90/100
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MARY & MAY Vegan Peptide Bakuchiol Sun Stick SPF50+ Pa++++
88/100
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Floslek Snake Modeling Cream SPF 20
75/100
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Skin Physics Foundation No More Bb Cream Spf 30+
71/100
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Merle Norman Anti-aging Complex Eye Treatment Broad Spectrum SPF 15
70/100
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The Saem Snail Essential EX Tone Up Essence Pact SPF 50+
67/100
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Merle Norman Anti-aging Complex Emulsion Broad Spectrum SPF 30
58/100
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Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Lift And Firm Day Cream Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30
52/100
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Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Lift And Firm Makeup Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 15
49/100