Ingredient

acetyl octapeptide-3

Low risk

FunctionPeptide

What it is — Acetyl Octapeptide-3 (INCI: Acetyl Octapeptide-3) is a synthetic peptide — a short chain of amino acids used as a signal ingredient.

What it does — It is commonly used in formulas marketed around a smoother-looking surface and the appearance of expression lines. Descriptions here are cosmetic, about look and feel, not a medical or muscle-relaxing effect.

Typical use — It appears in serums, essences, creams and eye products, usually at low levels within a peptide blend.

Who it suits / good to know — Generally low-irritation and suitable for most skin types. Peptides are supporting actives whose feel builds gradually with consistent use rather than overnight.

Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk: a cosmetic peptide with no notable irritation history at use levels. This reflects the ingredient in general and is not medical advice; patch-test if your skin is easily irritated.

Why we grade it Low: Low risk - cosmetic peptide with no notable irritation history at use levels.
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Found in these DHALIORA products

Found in 0 DHALIORA products

Not currently in any DHALIORA product.

How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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