Topical Botox? on May6 2009
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Ever heard of Argireline? The trade name for acetyl hexapeptide 3, Argireline is marketed by ingredients manufacturer Lipotec as an alternative to Botox. It is targeted to those of us who want to eliminate or reduce our wrinkles but don’t want to get an injection or prefer not to be exposed to the toxin.
Applied topically, Argireline is part of some wrinkle-fighting creams and serums at a concentration of generally 3-10% and is believed to basically work like Botox. The ingredient (acetyl hexapeptide 3) penetrates the skin and inhibits the production of an enzyme that is required in the contractions of muscles, thereby keeping the overlying skin smooth.
However, according to reports, Argireline achieves effects that last not for months like Botox, but rather for just a few hours.