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CTransientStandard research/education caution
CMP-0276
Cosmetic ingredient
Argireline / Acetyl hexapeptide-8
Cosmetic / Neuromuscular
May soften expression lines and dynamic wrinkles when used topically
Reading this compound Reference only
Information below is educational. Dosing, mechanisms and status fields are compiled from the source list at the bottom of this page — always verify against a licensed clinician before use.
Reference-only summary of publicly discussed or source-listed patterns. Not medical advice and not a personal recommendation.
Mechanism & Use
- Compound type
- Cosmetic peptide
- Primary mechanism
- SNAP-25 mimetic; reduces SNARE-mediated neurotransmitter release locally
- Primary market use
- Wrinkle reduction
Pharmacology
- Molecular weight (Da)
- 889.98
- Oral bioavailability
- N/A (topical cosmetic)
- Half-life
- Systemic half-life not applicable; topical residence/penetration limited
- Route tags
- SubQ; Injectable; route-dependent
- Evidence level
- Cosmetic/Human
- Clinical status
- Cosmetic ingredient
- Value-for-money score
- 6 / 10
Reported protocol signal
No clean popular protocol found in uploaded sources; create as research/reference entry and verify before public protocol display.
For orientation only. See disclaimer — always consult a licensed clinician before use.
Notes
Often mislabeled as acetyl hexapeptide-3; cutaneous penetration is limited without delivery enhancement