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SNAP-8
Also known as Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Acetyl Glutamyl Heptapeptide-1.
Best known for The Argireline successor
Evidence★★☆☆☆
Safety dataWell characterised
Route Topical
United StatesCosmetic ingredient: lawfully sold
AustraliaCosmetic ingredient: lawfully sold
as at 16 September 2026
What it is
SNAP-8 is Acetyl Octapeptide-3, an eight-amino-acid peptide developed as an extension of Argireline. Both target the same mechanism; SNAP-8 is the longer sequence.
What the full entry covers
The book carries the rest of this entry:
- Where the research stands, with every claim cited
- What people commonly ask, and what the research shows so far
- Dosing in four labelled bands, described and not recommended
- Side effects, serious risks, cautions and interactions
- Questions to discuss with your doctor
- How it compares with Argireline, Leuphasyl, Matrixyl, GHK-Cu
Related entries
A certificate of analysis tells you what is in a vial. The evidence rating above tells you whether the compound has been shown to work in humans. Neither answers the other's question. How to read a certificate of analysis.
This page describes what is known and not known about SNAP-8. It is not medical advice and not a recommendation to use it.