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Amino-Peptid SpecPed® SC-AH8 0.05%, 1 l
Amino-Peptid SpecPed® SC-AH8 0.05%, known as Argireline , is added to facial cosmetics aimed at reducing wrinkles . full description
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Product description
Amino-Peptid SpecPed® SC-AH8 0.05%, known as Argireline, is added to facial cosmetics aimed at reducing wrinkles. The active ingredient is the synthetically produced peptide Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, which is already dissolved in water here. It is therefore simply measured out and mixed into a serum or cream, with no powder to dissolve.
It is used in leave-on products for the face, the eye area and the lips. It is incorporated cold, into a cooled emulsion or added afterwards to a finished base.
Effect and skin types
In the product, Argireline serves as an active ingredient intended to reduce the visibility of wrinkles. It is suitable for all skin types: dry, oily, combination, problem, sensitive and mature skin.
In cosmetic ingredient lists, the same peptide is also given under the name Acetyl Hexapeptide-3.
Main properties
- Water-miscible – it is added directly to water-based serums, gels and the water phase of an emulsion.
- Acidic to neutral pH – intended for formulations with a pH of 5–7.
- Free from parabens and fragrance allergens – it contains no parabens and none of the fragrance allergens listed in Annex III of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
- Free from materials of animal origin – the peptide is produced by chemical synthesis.
Use in formulations
The recommended usage rate is 5–10% of the product weight.
The solution is added in the cooling phase, when the temperature of the emulsion drops below 40 °C, or afterwards to a finished serum, gel or cream base. It is not heated with the water or oil phase.
After incorporation, measure the pH of the finished product and adjust it to the recommended range as needed.
Include the solution in the water phase of the recipe. At a usage rate of 10%, it makes up a tenth of the product, so reduce the amount of water by the same amount.
Suitable for products such as
- Water-based serums and facial gels – the solution mixes with a water base without an emulsifier.
- Eye creams and gels – the eye area is among the areas for which the ingredient is intended.
- Facial creams and emulsions – it is mixed in after emulsification, into the cooled emulsion.
- Emulsion-based lip products – a base with a water phase is required; the water-based solution cannot be incorporated into an anhydrous balm made from oils and waxes.
Good to know
Check compatibility with other active ingredients, thickeners and the preservative on a small test batch. Stability, pH and viscosity are monitored during the test.
The ingredient is not classified as hazardous under Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP). It has not been tested on animals for cosmetic purposes.
The usage rate of 5–10% applies only to this solution with a peptide content of 0.05%. It cannot be transferred to pure peptide powder or to more concentrated solutions.
Frequently asked questions
Is Argireline soluble in water?
Yes, Amino-Peptid SpecPed® SC-AH8 0.05% (Argireline) is a water-based solution and mixes with water. It is mixed directly into serums, gels and the water phase of emulsions, without prior dissolving. It does not mix with oils, butters or waxes, so it is not added to the oil phase or to anhydrous balms.
What is the usage rate of Argireline in a cream or serum?
The recommended usage rate of the Argireline solution is 5–10% of the product weight. This figure applies to this solution with a peptide content of 0.05%. The solution counts towards the water phase, so the amount of water in the recipe is reduced accordingly. It is added only to the cooled cream or the finished serum.
When is Argireline added to a cream?
Argireline is added in the cooling phase, when the emulsion is below 40 °C. It is mixed in after emulsification, into the cooled cream or afterwards into the finished base. It is not heated together with the water or oil phase. After incorporation, we recommend checking the pH of the product, which should be in the range of 5–7.
What is the difference between Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 and Acetyl Hexapeptide-3?
There is none; Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 and Acetyl Hexapeptide-3 are two names for the same peptide, which is also sold under the name Argireline. Amino-Peptid SpecPed® SC-AH8 0.05% lists it in its composition as Acetyl Hexapeptide-8. In cosmetic ingredient lists and in recipes, both names therefore refer to the same active ingredient.
Is Argireline suitable for sensitive skin and the eye area?
Yes, Argireline is intended for all skin types, including sensitive skin, and is also used in products for the eye area. It is incorporated into leave-on cosmetics for the face, the eye area and the lips. The ingredient contains no parabens or fragrance allergens listed in Annex III of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and is not classified as hazardous under CLP.
Parameters
- INCI
- Aqua, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
- CAS No.
- 7732-18-5, 1117-86-8, 70445-33-9, 616204-22-9
- Product colour
- Clear
- Country of origin
- China
- Grade
- Cosmetic grade
- Odour
- Characteristic
- Processing method
- Chemical reactionBlendingChemical synthesis
- Appearance
- Liquid
- Free from
- parabens
- Formulation phase
- Cool-down phasePost-addition
- Function in formulation
- Active ingredient
- Recommended processing temperature
- < 40 °C
- Recommended usage rate
- 5 – 10 %
- Recommended formulation pH range
- 5 – 7
- Solubility
- Water-miscible
- Application type
- Leave-on
- Effects
- Wrinkle reduction
- Biodegradability
- Non-biodegradable
- Suitable for
- Sensitive skinDry skinOily skinProblematic skinMature skinNormal skinAll skin typesCombination skin
- Volume
- 1000 ml
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