The key ingredient in this product is undoubtedly Acetyl Hexapeptide-3.
If you are unfamiliar with this peptide you may be find it enlightening to read the following article:
ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-3
Definition: (Also known as Argireline) - a synthesized peptide that displays anti-wrinkle results by blocking the transmitter from the muscle to the skin, keeping skin relaxed and smooth. Derived from various plants
You raise your eyebrows when you're surprised. You draw your brows together when you're frustrated, worried, or concentrating hard on something. When you smile, creases appear at the corners of your mouth, and laughter creates a network of fine lines beside your eyes. Your expressiveness is part of your beauty, so you certainly don't want to inhibit that just to prevent some wrinkles.
You'd be amazed at how many of these contractions occur during a normal 24-hour period. Even when you sleep, there is lingering tension in your facial musculature. By relaxing this tension, Argireline® reduces the depth of existing wrinkles and prevents the formation of new ones.
But you do want to prevent those wrinkles, and reduce the ones that have already appeared. That's why there's acetyl hexapeptide 3, also known as Argireline®
Muscular contractions are responsible for horizontal lines across the forehead, vertical lines between the brows and multiple vertical and diagonal lines in the eye and mouth areas. Repeated muscle contractions over time create lines in the soft tissue of the skin. Injections with Botox® (for example) paralyze the muscles and in time the lines frequently subside or even disappear. As the effects of the Botox disappear, the lines reappear and injections must be repeated to retain the smooth appearance of the skin.
The quest for a Botox alternative is a popular pursuit among both skin care manufacturers and consumers. While Botox is highly effective in reducing motion wrinkles, it is expensive, requires physician-administered injections, and occasionally leads to side effects, such as droopy eyelids. Not surprisingly, products touted as Botox alternatives keep popping up. Acetyl hexapeptide-3 (trade name Argireline) is one of the seemingly promising new Botox alternatives.
Acetyl hexapeptide-3 relaxes muscle contractions within minutes of application. It does not paralyze muscles like Botox, but reduces muscle contractions. In testing, acetyl hexapeptide-3 reduced wrinkle depth by 27% after 30 days of daily use. Long-term use of this active ingredient produces a benefit similar to Botox and lines can become more shallow and less pronounced in time.