Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Acetyl Octapeptide-3 • 99%+ Purity • HPLC Verified
Snap-8 (Acetyl Octapeptide-3) is an advanced anti-wrinkle peptide often called "Botox in a jar." This revolutionary octapeptide works at the neuromuscular junction to reduce the intensity of facial muscle contractions, effectively softening expression lines and dynamic wrinkles without invasive procedures.
Developed as an elongation of Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-3), Snap-8 contains eight amino acids that inhibit SNARE complex formation — the same mechanism targeted by botulinum toxin, but through a completely non-toxic, topical approach. Clinical studies have demonstrated visible wrinkle reduction in as little as 28 days of consistent use.
Our Snap-8 powder is supplied at 99%+ purity, verified by HPLC analysis. Perfect for creating professional anti-aging serums, eye creams, and expression line treatments.
Targets crow's feet, forehead lines, and frown lines by reducing muscle contraction intensity at the neuromuscular junction.
Achieves similar results to injectable treatments through topical application. No needles, no downtime, no risk of frozen expressions.
Studies show up to 63% reduction in wrinkle depth after 28 days. Visible results that improve with continued use.
When used early, helps prevent the formation of deep-set wrinkles by reducing repetitive muscle movements that cause expression lines.
| INCI Name | Acetyl Octapeptide-3 |
| Synonyms | Snap-8, SNAP-8 Peptide |
| CAS Number | 868844-74-0 |
| Molecular Formula | C₄₁H₇₀N₁₆O₁₆S |
| Molecular Weight | 1075.16 g/mol |
| Appearance | White to Off-White Powder |
| Purity | ≥99% (HPLC Verified) |
| Solubility | Water Soluble |
| Recommended pH | 5.0 - 7.0 |
| Recommended Use Level | 3% - 10% of solution |
| Storage | Cool, dry place away from light |
| Shelf Life | 2 years (unopened) |
Dissolve Snap-8 powder in distilled water to create a stock solution. For a 10% solution, dissolve 1g of Snap-8 in 10ml of water. The powder dissolves easily at room temperature.
Add 3-10% of your Snap-8 solution to your final formulation. Higher concentrations (10%) are recommended for intensive treatments targeting deep expression lines.
Incorporate into serums, eye creams, or treatment products. Add during the cool-down phase (below 40°C) to preserve peptide integrity. Works well with hyaluronic acid and other peptides.
Apply to clean skin, focusing on expression line areas: forehead, between brows, and around eyes. Use twice daily for best results. Visible improvement typically seen within 28 days.
1 gram of Snap-8 added