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Skin Conditioning

ACETYL OCTAPEPTIDE-3

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

An eight-amino-acid peptide (SNAP-8) marketed as a topical alternative for expression-line softening. Generally well tolerated; independent efficacy data are still thin.

Function

HUMECTANTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Marketed as a wrinkle-reducing peptide (SNAP-8)
  • Peptide class generally well tolerated
  • Low systemic absorption due to size

Known concerns

  • Independent efficacy evidence remains limited
  • Proprietary peptide with mostly supplier data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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