Skincare

“Botox in a bottle” cosmeceutical: Argireline serum (acetyl hexapeptide 8)

Because of its anti-aging properties, argireline is a bioactive neuropeptide and cosmetic ingredient that is increasingly being used in skincare formulations. Argireline, also known as acetyl hexapeptide-3 or acetyl hexapeptide-8 depending on the source, is commonly referred to as “Botox in a bottle” due to its ability to reduce facial muscle contraction ability and wrinkle […]

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argireline aka botox in a bottle or acetyl hexapeptide 8

What is face slugging? A science-based overview of petrolatum (Vaseline)

Face slugging is a trending skincare routine originating on social media which promises to give you a glowing and rejuvenated look by applying petrolatum, like Vaseline, on your face before bedtime. Slugging takes its name because of the consistency of petroleum jelly, which is slimy as slug mucus, and has nothing to do with other

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vaseline or petrolatum used for face slugging