SNAP-8 / Acetyl octapeptide-3

Cosmetic / Neuromuscular

Expression-line reduction positioning

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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: SNARE-complex modulation mimic
Primary market use: Aesthetics

Pharmacology

Molecular weight (Da): ~1075.2
Oral bioavailability: N/A/topical
Half-life: ~5–60 min parent peptide; analogs may be longer
Route tags: SubQ; Injectable; route-dependent
Evidence level: Cosmetic
Clinical status: Cosmetic
Value-for-money score: 6 / 10

Reported protocol signal

Topical: • Reconstitute 10 mg Snap-8 with 1 ml BAC water • Let it sit for 20+ minutes • Add to the 30 ml of rich serum or cream (see Notes column for examples) • Apply to the area of the skin where wrinkles are present, such as the forehead, around the eyes, and the mouth • Usually applied once or twice daily. Specific instructions vary depending on the product used

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Notes

Longer cosmetic effect possible, but repeated use typical

Sources

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/