Is Argireline (Hexapeptide-8) Worth the Hype?

Acetyl hexepeptide-8 most widely known by the trade name of Argireline is supposed to impart similar effects as botox.
My largest question has always been, with a molecular weight of 700 Da, is it possible for Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 to be absorbed past through the stratum corneum to a depth that is beneficial.
The CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) Panel says no and the evidence is overwhelming EXCEPT for one outlying study...which was dismissed by scientists when determining Cosmetic Safety Assessment.
So I decided to conduct a small scale study on half of my face to determine if Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 could indeed make a noticeable difference on line depth and width on my face. The 8 week results were shocking.

[@littlebeebs1]

Thank you so much for your honesty 😊

[@teachlearn130]

Why did you take vitamin C out? Don't they work together?

[@Naturally-Kelly]

@teachlearn130 Scientific principle. When testing products and actives, you NEVER mix them with other products. You want to see the effects and changes that the active or formulation is doing on its own. If you want to look for synergistic effects of two products, you need to know what each product is capable of 1st and then test both together.

[@SG-wq4rm]

I noticed that you developed mid cheek line. Did you have that before going to do this test drive??? I have developed those lines on my mid cheek after using hydroquinone which is driving me nuts. Please reply 🙏

[@Naturally-Kelly]

The cheek blotches on me are actually vascular damage from laser treatments 4 years ago :(