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Argireline vs Matrixyl
Both are Skin & Joint peptides.
Argireline
Acetyl Hexapeptide-3
Half-life: N/A (topical)
18 providers listed
Matrixyl
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Half-life: N/A (topical)
12 providers listed
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Argireline
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About Argireline
Inhibits SNARE complex formation in facial muscles; reduces acetylcholine release locally; relaxes expression lines without systemic effects
A topical peptide that reduces the appearance of expression lines by mimicking botulinum toxin's mechanism locally. Popular cosmeceutical ingredient.
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About Matrixyl
Palmitoylated pentapeptide fragment of collagen I; binds TGF-β receptors on fibroblasts; upregulates collagen I, III, and fibronectin; procollagen production via MAPK pathway
The original and most clinically validated cosmeceutical peptide. A fatty acid-conjugated collagen fragment that directly stimulates fibroblasts to produce new collagen. Validated in multiple clinical trials.
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Argireline
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Matrixyl
12 listed
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