SNAP-8
Very early researchThe research is at the earliest stage – mostly cells in a lab dish. It is far too early to say much.
Also called Acetyl Octapeptide-3 / Acetyl Glutamyl Heptapeptide-1
An extended version of Argireline used in anti-wrinkle skincare products.
Can a doctor prescribe this?
No. Pharmacies are not on record as being allowed to make this into a medicine.
The FDA has not approved this as a medicine.
Sold as a cosmetic ingredient, which is regulated differently from drugs.
Official status: Not on the 503A bulks list. Checked 2026-08-04.
Lab suppliers we list: 7
Doses used in research
Taken word for word from the studies and trials listed on this page. This is not a recommendation and not a dose for anyone to take.
No dosing information has been published in the research indexed here.
- Clinical Safety and Efficacy Evaluation of a Dissolving Microneedle Patch Having Dual Anti-Wrinkle Effects With Safe and Long-Term Activities.
Study in people
Annals of dermatology · 2024
- Efficacy of bioactive peptides loaded on hyaluronic acid microneedle patches: A monocentric clinical study.
Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2020