“Botox-like” peptide
The “Botox-like” peptide reduces micro-contractions of facial muscles responsible for expression lines, decreases their depth and improves skin firmness and elasticity.
Teaching notes:
• Peptide: a short chain of amino acids that acts as a messenger in the skin.
• Micro-contractions: small repeated muscle tensions that cause expression lines.
• Firmness and suppleness: the skin's ability to remain taut and flexible.