Cone snail venom may sound unusual for skincare, but it has become an intriguing ingredient in some anti aging formulas. More accurately, most beauty products do not contain raw venom. They use lab made peptides inspired by compounds found in cone snail venom, often called conotoxin inspired peptides. These peptides are mainly used in products that target expression lines, especially fine lines caused by repeated facial movement around the eyes, forehead, and mouth. What Is C

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