Acetyl Octapeptide-3 Powder
Product Properties
1. Other Name: snap-8 peptide、acetyl octapeptide 3 peptide、acetyl octapeptide
2.Appearance: White powder
3.Botanical Source: Triticum aestivum L
4.CAS：868844-74-0
5.Purity：99%
6.Usage：Cosmetic Raw Materials
7.Water Solubility: Very clear liquid, no visible impurities
8.Payment Method: T/T, Western Union, Pay Pal, Alibaba Assurance Account
9.14 years experience on natural ingredients industry.
product description
Acetyl Octapeptide-3 Powder is a high-performance functional cosmetic peptide, a laboratory-synthesised octapeptide active ingredient widely regarded as an upgraded version of traditional hexapeptides. Its optimised molecular structure delivers superior skin penetration and biological activity, enabling stable efficacy within skincare formulations. As an effective anti-ageing ingredient, it primarily targets expression lines and fine wrinkles. By modulating neural signalling pathways, it helps reduce muscle contractions, resulting in smoother skin surfaces. With sustained use, it enhances overall elasticity and skin refinement.
As a specialist supplier focused on premium peptide ingredients, Le-Nutra Ingredients leverages its mature R&D system and extensive production expertise to continually unlock the core value of Acetyl Octapeptide-3 within anti-wrinkle and skin-firming formulations. Equipped with modern production facilities and a dedicated technical team, the company rigorously implements standardised manufacturing processes and quality management systems. This ensures every batch meets stringent requirements for purity, stability, and active performance. Our ingredients hold multiple international certifications, guaranteeing reliable quality and traceable sourcing. We are committed to creating long-term, sustainable product value and market competitiveness for our partners.
Key Features
High-Purity Synthesis: We employ state-of-the-art solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS) technology, ensuring each batch achieves over 98% purity while eliminating by-products that may cause skin allergies.
Enhanced Affinity: Compared to hexapeptide (Argireline), the octapeptide's longer chain segments enable more stable binding to receptor proteins, with clinical feedback indicating approximately 30% greater wrinkle-reducing efficacy.
Exceptional Stability: Demonstrates outstanding chemical stability within formulation systems and is compatible with most commonly used cosmetic excipients.
Non-Permeable Safety: Whilst acting at neuromuscular junctions, its molecular design restricts penetration to superficial skin layers without entering the bloodstream, ensuring exceptional safety.
Specification
| Specification | Parameter | Result |
| Appearance | Clear transparent liquid | Complies |
| Odor | Characteristic Complies | Complies |
| pH | 4.0-7.0 | 5.0 |
| Refractive Index | 1.325-1.365 | 1.345 |
| Relative Density | 0.995-1.025 | 1.011 |
| Total Amount of Aerobe | ≤100 cfu/ml | <10 cfu/ml |
| Yeast & Mold | ≤10 cfu/ml | <10 cfu/ml |
| Concentration | 900µg/ml - 1100µg/ml | 1054 µg/ml |
| Conclusion | Conclusion Complies with the requirements. | |
Product Efficacy
1. Deeply soothes dynamic wrinkles
Acetyl octapeptide primarily targets ‘dynamic wrinkles’ formed by repeated facial muscle contractions, such as crow's feet, forehead lines, frown lines and nasolabial folds. By reducing muscle contraction frequency, it restores smoothness to the skin's surface.
2. Prevents the Formation of Static Lines
Long-term use of products containing Acetyl Octapeptide-3 prevents dynamic lines from deepening into ‘static lines’ that remain visible even when the face is at rest, offering preventive anti-ageing benefits.
3. Enhancing Skin Hydration
Research indicates that while inhibiting muscle contractions, this peptide indirectly improves the barrier function of the skin's stratum corneum, reducing transepidermal water loss (TEWL). This results in skin that feels more supple and moisturised.
4. Synergistic Enhancement
When combined with Hyaluronic Acid or Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, it achieves a dual effect of ‘instant plumping + long-lasting repair’.
Market Application
The multifunctional nature of SNAP-8 powder enables its extensive use across various premium skincare formulations:
Anti-wrinkle serums: As a core active ingredient, typically incorporating 5%-10% SNAP-8 solution to target localised deep wrinkles.
Firming eye creams: Delivers gentle yet pronounced reduction of crow's feet around the delicate eye area.
Day and Night Creams: Continuously deliver muscle-relaxing effects during daily nourishment to delay the ageing process.
Post-Aesthetic Treatment Repair: Frequently used as adjunct skincare following botulinum toxin injections to prolong the duration of the treatment's effects.
Market Trends
Entering 2026, the global anti-ageing market exhibits the following significant trends, presenting unprecedented opportunities for Snap-8 Peptide:
‘Minimally Invasive Aesthetics’ Becoming Skincare: Consumers increasingly favour pain-free, non-invasive ‘Botox in a bottle’ solutions.
Longevity Beauty: Market focus shifts from merely ‘concealing wrinkles’ to ‘sustaining long-term skin cell health.’ The preventive anti-ageing efficacy of acetyl octapeptide-3 aligns perfectly with this philosophy.
Precision Skincare: With the proliferation of AI skin analysis technology, customised formulations containing highly targeted peptides (such as SNAP-8) are emerging as a new selling point for brands.
Clean Biotech: Laboratory-synthesised peptides, valued for their controllability, sustainability, and high purity, are progressively replacing traditional extracts as emblematic of green chemistry.
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Q1: What is the difference between Acetyl Octapeptide-3 and Hexapeptide-8?
A: Acetyl Octapeptide-3 is an enhanced version of Hexapeptide-8. It incorporates two additional amino acids in its sequence, granting it greater ‘spatial advantage’ when inhibiting SNARE complex formation. Clinical studies demonstrate superior efficacy in reducing wrinkle depth compared to Hexapeptide-8.
Q2: How safe is it? Are there any side effects?
A: This ingredient has undergone rigorous toxicological testing, demonstrating no allergenicity or cytotoxicity. It acts solely at the neuromuscular junction within the skin, eliminating the risk of stiffness associated with botulinum toxin injections.
Q3: Is it suitable for young people seeking preventative anti-ageing care?
A: It is ideal for early-stage anti-ageing skincare, helping to delay the formation of dynamic wrinkles and serving as an excellent preventative ingredient.
Q4: Is it suitable for OEM/ODM development?
A: Absolutely suitable. It can be incorporated into various customised products such as anti-wrinkle serums, firming lotions, and masks.
Q5: What advantages does it offer when combined with other peptides?
A: Combining it with other peptides achieves multi-functional anti-ageing effects, such as simultaneously improving fine lines, enhancing elasticity, and increasing smoothness.
Why Choose Le-Nutra Ingredients' Acetyl Octapeptide-3 Powder
Drawing upon years of industry expertise in botanical extraction and peptide synthesis, Le-Nutra Ingredients is committed to delivering end-to-end value assurance from source to finished product. Through our factory-direct model, “from R&D centre straight to warehouse”, we ensure absolute price competitiveness while leveraging our specialised application laboratory to provide in-depth technical support including formulation optimisation, stability testing, and compatibility advice. Each batch undergoes stringent quality control procedures, accompanied by comprehensive COA, MSDS, and HPLC/MS spectra, with support for third-party authoritative testing to guarantee traceable quality and safety. Furthermore, our flexible supply chain accommodates customised quantities ranging from 1g to 10kg. With substantial stock reserves, we deliver within 24 hours, enabling your projects to seize global market opportunities with unparalleled responsiveness.
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