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Acetyl hexapeptide-8 / Argireline

Published research on Acetyl hexapeptide-8 / Argireline: record counts, recent publications, reviews and registered studies, pulled from PubMed and ClinicalTrials.gov. Part of other.

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At a glance

40PubMed records
6Registered studies on ClinicalTrials.gov
2Randomized controlled trials
2Clinical trials
3Reviews
1Systematic reviews

Registered studies by status: 0 recruiting, 0 active not recruiting, 5 completed.

PubMed records by year

Number of PubMed records mentioning Acetyl hexapeptide-8 / Argireline, 2016 to 2026 (2026 is year to date).

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Latest publications

DES-mediated self-assembled polypeptides: Synergistic neuromuscular signaling inhibition for anti-aging.Biomater Adv · 2026 May 20 · Bai D et al. · PubMedThe effect of a serum containing acetyl hexapeptide-8, dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate and gluconolactone on skin biomarkers, wrinkles and skin texture: Ex vivo and clinical studies.Int J Cosmet Sci · 2026 Feb 11 · Zhu M et al. · PubMedMechanistic understanding and peptide ingredient screening for type III collagen via biological knowledge graph and molecular docking.Int J Cosmet Sci · 2026 Sep 2 · Zang S et al. · PubMedEffects of Botulinum Toxin Type A and Argireline on Dermal Collagen Remodeling and Skin Biology in a Flap Model.Aesthetic Plast Surg · 2026 Aug 31 · Acuner B et al. · PubMedCosmetic potential of Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi) extract in a topical cream formulation.Int J Cosmet Sci · 2026 Feb 9 · Dikmen Kucuk S et al. · PubMedEx Vivo Evaluation of Skin Permeability Enhancement Using TargetCool in Human-Derived Skin Tissue Models.J Craniofac Surg · 2026 May 5 · Yi KH et al. · PubMedFluorous oligoarginines as supra-enhancers for intracellular and transdermal peptide delivery.Bioact Mater · 2025 Dec 30 · Rong G et al. · PubMedThermostable hyaluronic acid-based dissolving microneedles with high-loading capacity: design, optimization, and transdermal delivery of anti-aging ingredients.Int J Biol Macromol · 2026 Feb 3 · Feng M et al. · PubMedDual-function supramolecular system of α-hydroxy acid-based ionic liquids and peptides for enhanced anti-aging transdermal delivery.J Mater Chem B · 2025 Jul 30 · Wang Z et al. · PubMedOligomeric hyaluronic acid-modified liposomes effectively improved skin permeability and anti-ageing activity of ellagic acid.Sci Rep · 2025 Jul 26 · Yang X et al. · PubMedA Supramolecular System of Bioactive Ionic Liquid, Peony Extract, and Peptide for Enhanced Permeability and Synergistic Skincare Benefits.Chemistry · 2025 Jul 7 · Wang M et al. · PubMedAcetyl Hexapeptide-8 in Cosmeceuticals-A Review of Skin Permeability and Efficacy.Int J Mol Sci · 2025 Jun 14 · Zdrada-Nowak J et al. · PubMed

Reviews

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 in Cosmeceuticals-A Review of Skin Permeability and Efficacy.Int J Mol Sci · 2025 Jun 14 · Zdrada-Nowak J et al. · PubMedCosmeceuticals in photoaging: A review.Skin Res Technol · 2024 Sep · Chan LKW et al. · PubMed

Clinical trial publications

The anti-wrinkle efficacy of argireline, a synthetic hexapeptide, in Chinese subjects: a randomized, placebo-controlled study.Am J Clin Dermatol · 2013 Apr · Wang Y et al. · PubMedPilot study of topical acetyl hexapeptide-8 in the treatment for blepharospasm in patients receiving botulinum toxin therapy.Eur J Neurol · 2012 Nov 12 · Lungu C et al. · PubMed

Registered studies

Most recently started of 6 ClinicalTrials.gov entries.

A Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Effects of an Eye Serum on Improving the Appearance of the Periorbital AreaNCT06143033 · Completed · NA · started 2023-08-21Investigating the Wrinkle Reduction Potential of a Novel Compounded Skin Care CreamNCT03878381 · Completed · EARLY_Phase 1 · started 2019-04-01Topical Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 and the Cosmetic Appearance of Oily SkinNCT02597777 · Completed · NA · started 2016-01Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 for BlepharospasmNCT01750346 · Terminated · Phase 2 · started 2012-11A Study of Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (AH8) in Treatment of BlepharospasmNCT00942851 · Completed · Phase 1 / Phase 2 · started 2009-07Argireline in Treatment of Periorbital WrinklesNCT01381484 · Completed · Phase 3 · started 2009-03

Balanced coverage

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Safety Assessment of Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Amide as Used in Cosmetics.Int J Toxicol · 2025 Jul 17 · Johnson W Jr et al. · PubMedPolydioxanone Bioactive Sutures-Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (Argireline): An Intelligent System for Controlled Release in Facial Harmonization.J Cutan Aesthet Surg · 2023 Oct-Dec · Velazco de Maldonado GJ et al. · PubMedComplications and adverse effects of periocular aesthetic treatments.Surv Ophthalmol · 2021 Apr 29 · Nagendran ST et al. · PubMedThe study of cellular cytotoxicity of argireline - an anti-aging peptide.Acta Biochim Pol · 2014 Mar 17 · Grosicki M et al. · PubMedAsk Tina for links to further coverage

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