Google searches for Argireline jumped significantly in 2022, though it's still searched way less than Botox overall. People are increasingly interested in this peptide as a cheaper, over-the-counter alternative to injectable wrinkle treatments—you can apply it yourself at home instead of going to a dermatologist.

Researchers analyzed 10 years of Google search data (2013-2023) in the US to track how often people were looking up Argireline compared to Botox, treating search volume as a proxy for public interest.

Funding not disclosed in abstract