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Skin Conditioning

ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8

CAS 616204-22-9
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A short anti-wrinkle peptide marketed under the name Argireline. Very well tolerated on skin; effects are subtle, but the molecule itself is gentle and stable.

Function

HUMECTANTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Marketed as 'Botox-like' peptide for expression lines
  • Soluble, water-compatible peptide
  • Excellent skin tolerance
  • Stable in finished formulas

Known concerns

  • Clinical evidence is modest and partly proprietary
  • Effects are subtle vs medical alternatives

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve, so always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.