Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
A well-known anti-ageing hexapeptide widely used in cosmetic formulations that target the look of expression lines.
What is Acetyl Hexapeptide-8?
Acetyl hexapeptide-8 is a synthetic hexapeptide popular in the "peptide" category of ageing-related skincare. It is used in leave-on formulations designed to improve the appearance of fine lines associated with repeated facial movement. We can supply the raw peptide as a powder or as a ready-to-use solution — tell us which suits your process.
Key benefits in cosmetic formulations
- A flagship peptide for anti-ageing positioning and marketing stories
- Used to help improve the appearance of expression-related fine lines
- Water-compatible and straightforward to incorporate
- Available as powder or pre-made solution
Typical use level & formulation notes
- Use level
- Per grade — commonly a few percent of a supplied solution
- Solubility
- Water-soluble
- pH / stability
- Formulate in a mildly acidic to neutral range; avoid extremes
- Form
- Powder or aqueous solution
- Notes
- Add to the water/cool-down phase below ~40 °C to protect the peptide; avoid prolonged high-heat processing and strongly cationic systems.
Guidance only — always confirm use levels and compatibility against the current technical data sheet and your own stability and safety testing.
Where it's used
- Anti-ageing serums & eye care
- Expression-line creams
- Peptide "complex" concentrates
Documentation & sourcing
Every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS). We focus on hard-to-source specialty actives with small minimum order quantities, so indie brands and lab formulators can buy realistic amounts and scale later — stocked in and shipped across the EU.
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