SNAP-8

How it works

Argireline plus two amino acids, copying the same end of SNAP-25, the protein nerves use to signal muscle. Sold as the upgrade.

What it's made of

8 amino acids: Argireline with two more on the tail (EEMQRRAD), copying the same piece of SNAP-25. Made by Lipotec (Gavà, Barcelona), now part of Lubrizol.

What it's for

Prescribed for

Nothing: it is a cosmetic.

Sold as

“More potent than Argireline”: Botox in a cream, improved version.