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Evidence & concentration worksheet · Skin & Cosmetic

SNAP-8 10 mg

Human efficacy and a validated dose have not been established for this compound. The former regimen has been withheld; only concentration arithmetic remains available.

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Evidence review

No established human dosing protocol

Human efficacy and a validated dose have not been established for this compound. The former regimen has been withheld; only concentration arithmetic remains available.

How it works

SNAP-8 is a trade name for acetyl octapeptide-3 used in topical cosmetics. It is not botulinum toxin, not an injectable treatment, and not an FDA-approved drug. Finished serums also contain vehicles, preservatives, and other actives that affect penetration, tolerability, and performance.

Benefits & side effects

The commonly cited peer-reviewed human study concerns acetyl hexapeptide-8 (Argireline), a related but different molecule—not acetyl octapeptide-3.[1] Manufacturer percentages, mechanism diagrams, and findings for a related peptide do not establish that every SNAP-8 formulation reduces wrinkles. Teloryx found no robust independent randomized human trial directly validating SNAP-8 itself.

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Concentration and measurement calculator

Use this only to check arithmetic from an authoritative product label, registered study protocol, or qualified clinician.

Arithmetic only — not a dose recommendation

Enter only a concentration and target supplied by an authoritative product label, a registered study protocol, or a qualified clinician. A correct conversion does not establish that a substance, vial, route, or dose is safe or effective.

Arithmetic only — not a dose recommendation

Enter only a concentration and target supplied by an authoritative product label, a registered study protocol, or a qualified clinician. A correct conversion does not establish that a substance, vial, route, or dose is safe or effective.

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Source concentration

mg
mL
Concentration—
Per unit (0.01 mL)—
Per 10 units (0.1 mL)—
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Source-supplied target

Calculated U-100 volume — units = —

References

References

  1. International Journal of Cosmetic Science — A synthetic hexapeptide with antiwrinkle activity (2002)
  2. U.S. FDA — FDA authority over cosmetics (2026)
  3. U.S. FDA — What to do if you have a reaction to cosmetics (2026)