Peptides in Snoxin Formula

Based on the ingredient list you provided for the Snoxin formula, four specific peptides are listed:

• Acetyl Octapeptide-3
• Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
• Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
• Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacitate

The claim of six peptides is not supported by the provided ingredient list, which explicitly names four. It's possible the claim refers to a different version of the product, includes ingredients sometimes grouped with peptides (though not strictly peptides themselves), or the list provided is incomplete.

Regarding whether using multiple peptides with similar properties is wasteful, it's a common strategy in cosmetic formulation. Peptides often work as signaling molecules, prompting skin cells to perform specific functions like collagen production or muscle relaxation. While some peptides might target similar pathways, they can have nuanced differences in their mechanism or efficacy. Combining peptides can potentially lead to synergistic effects, aiming for a broader or more potent anti-aging outcome than a single peptide could achieve alone.

For example:

• Acetyl Octapeptide-3 (similar to SNAP-8) and Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacitate (known as Syn-Ake) are often used for their muscle-relaxing effects, helping to reduce the appearance of expression lines.
• Palmitoyl Oligopeptide and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 are frequently used together (often found in blends like Matrixyl 3000) to stimulate collagen and hyaluronic acid production, improving skin firmness and reducing wrinkles.

Using a combination allows the formula to potentially address different aspects of skin aging simultaneously. However, the effectiveness of such combinations depends heavily on the specific peptides used, their concentrations, and the overall formulation. As the staff mentioned, peptides are signaling ingredients and typically work best when supported by other beneficial ingredients in a comprehensive formula.