AN-Argireline
Argirelin
| Type of ingredient | Peptide |
| Available forms | Creams, serums |
| Origin | Argireline is just a brand name for a particular peptide, acetyl hexapeptide-3 (aka acetyl hexapeptide-8). Peptides are short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins, including collagen and elastin, making them essential for healthy, youthful skin. While various peptides are common in skincare, this one differs in its ability to reduce muscle movement and the wrinkles that accompany it; it is the first peptide to have a targeted effect on expression lines. Argirelin is a peptide that affects nerve-muscle communication so that muscles cannot contract properly. In addition to its muscle-paralyzing effects, it also stimulates collagen production, helping to keep skin smooth and wrinkle-free. |
| Main benefits | Prevents muscle movement, also promotes collagen production and improves skin moisture levels. |
| Characteristics | Argireline is very specific in that it interferes with a protein receptor complex that helps to cause muscle movement. This prevents the nerves from communicating with the muscles and telling them to contract, and fewer muscle contractions result in fewer wrinkles. By increasing the production of collagen, the protein responsible for firm, healthy skin, it also helps to prevent the formation of fine lines and wrinkles Argireline also optimises the function of collagen, which, along with the skin-smoothing effects, improves moisture levels in the skin. And hydrated skin will always look younger than dry skin. |
| Target group | Anyone looking to smooth out wrinkles caused by repeated muscle movements in areas such as the forehead and eye area. It is also a good choice for anyone with dry skin as it helps to distribute moisture over the application area. |
| Frequency | It can be used daily |
| Association | It is also often combined with hyaluronic acid to increase the hydration benefits. |
| Dissociation/ Contraindication | In general, Argireline works well with all ingredients. |
| Side effects | In general, there are no known side effects of this ingredient. |
| Use | This peptide is ideal for targeted application to areas where you have deep creases or creases that have formed due to repetitive muscle movements – the creases around your eyes, between your eyebrows and forehead wrinkles are all ideal areas. Just because a product contains Argireline does not mean it is necessarily effective. The formulation itself, as well as the size of the peptide, will affect how deeply it can penetrate the skin. Follow the product instructions to find out how often to use it. |