New Mechanisms from New Actives
Dr. Karl Lintner, MD, Sederma, Paris
"sub-cutaneous injectible botulinum toxin that paralyses muscles and makes wrinkles disappear is extremely fashionable right now. However, the cosmetics industry has products in its portfolio that work in a similar way or produce similar results. Lipotec's acetyl hexapeptide, Argeriline for instance, limits the release of catecholamines and can lead to the relaxation of facial muscles and possible reduction in wrinkles formed by the expressions caused by these muscles..."