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Is Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 vegan?

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Vegan

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, also known as Argireline, is a synthetic hexapeptide used as a topical cosmetic ingredient that may reduce the appearance of expression wrinkles by modulating neurotransmitter release, similar in mechanism to botulinum toxin.

Also known as Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Amide, Argireline
INCI name Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
CosIng ID 54135
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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