SNAP‑8
Octapeptide for expression-line formulations.
The octapeptide formulators add to anti-wrinkle serums, eye creams and gels to soften the look of expression lines: forehead lines, frown lines and crow's feet.
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- Purity (HPLC)
- 99.56%, lot MCB-DHR6 · View COA
- Appearance
- White to off-white powder, hygroscopic
- Solubility
- Water soluble, colorless in solution
- Yield per gram
- Approx. 4 kg, or 100+ one-ounce bottles
How to use
- Prepare the stock solution. 1 g powder + 100 mL (7 tbsp) distilled water = 1% stock solution. Stir until fully clear. Open, weigh and dissolve promptly: the powder absorbs moisture.
- Dose. Add ½ teaspoon of stock per 100 g (3.5 oz) of serum, cream or lotion (≈ 0.025% SNAP‑8) as the final step, and stir until even.
- Store. Keep the stock solution sealed and refrigerated below 39°F (4°C). Use within 30 days.
| Per 100 g | Stock | Application |
|---|---|---|
| 10 drops | 0.5 mL | Gentle · first time · eye area |
| ½ tsp | 2.5 mL | Standard · serums and creams |
| 1 tsp | 5 mL | Maximum. Do not exceed. |
Compatibility
Compatible with
- Hyaluronic acid, glycerin
- Niacinamide, other peptides
- Ceramides, squalane
- Serums, creams and gels at pH 3–6
Keep separate from
- Heat above 104°F (40°C)
- Strongly alkaline formulas (above pH 7)
- Strong acids (below pH 3) in the same bottle
- Storing the stock solution at room temperature
After an acid step, wait 15 minutes before applying a SNAP‑8 product.
Specifications
| INCI | Acetyl Octapeptide-3 |
| CAS | 868844-74-0 |
| Purity (HPLC) | 99.56% (lot MCB-DHR6) |
| Appearance | White to off-white powder, hygroscopic |
| Solubility | Water soluble, colorless in solution |
| Net weight | 1 g (0.035 oz) per vial |
| Shelf life | 12 months unopened, stored cool, dry and dark |
| Grade | Cosmetic, for external formulations |
| COA | Lot MCB-DHR6, download PDF |
Contents
- 1 g of SNAP‑8 powder in a sealed screw-cap vial
- Resealable, light-blocking foil pouch with full label
- Quick-start card
Shipping and returns
Ships within two business days, to addresses in the United States. $5.95 flat-rate USPS Ground Advantage, free on orders over $75. Arrives in 3–6 business days. Unopened, sealed vials can be returned within 30 days of delivery; anything damaged or incorrect is replaced free. Full policy
Good to know
Dissolve the powder and dilute it into your serum, cream or lotion before applying; don't put the powder straight on skin. Patch-test a new formula on a small area first. Keep out of reach of children.
