March 5, 2010
Posted by Lisa
As an avid reader and frequent contributor to TIA, I often lust over the more expensive, results-driven products that are reviewed and recommended. However, in this economy, I just can’t seem to pull the trigger on products that cost $100, $125 and $150 plus! On the other hand, I want (and need) the benefits of high quality ingredients (like Matrixyl 3000, hyaluronic acid, Argireline, Pepha Tight (marine collagen), retinol, etc.,) as well as organic elements without petrochemicals, artificial colors, preservatives or parabens. So, imagine my delight when I happened across Skin-Perfection!!!
Who is Skin-Perfection and what is it about? According to Kari at Skin Perfection “our goal is to provide you with the BEST anti aging, organic skincare infused with the latest cosmeceuticals to provide the most advanced anti aging skincare WITHOUT harsh chemicals or outrageous prices! They are infused with organic ingredients and plant extracts to keep your skin looking youthful and HAPPY!” Read more...
In response to requests from the Truth In Aging community, we have been working on getting Reviva products into our shop. We are kicking off with the TGF Beta-1 ($34.69). If you have favorite Reviva products, please let us know and we’ll do our best to get them in.
The key ingredient Reviva’s TGF Beta-1 is palmitoyl tripeptide 3 (it used to be called pt 5), otherwise known as SYN-COLL. It is a small peptide with a unique sequence to mimic the human body’s own mechanism to produce collagen via TGF-β, tissue growth factor. The claims for SYN-COLL are eye-brow raising, to say the least. Collagen production is increased by 119% and the manufacturer says (there are no independent studies that I know of) it will actually remove wrinkles. It is claimed that a 2.5% concentration of Syn-Coll outperforms the darling of the peptides, Matrixyl, at 10%. Read more...
March 4, 2010
Posted by copley
When I hear “serum”, I think runny…slimy…sticky. I think of an oftentimes unpleasant base layer in my beauty regime which typically neither moisturizes nor provides SPF protection. And I think of suffering short-term discomfort for long-term benefits. Perhaps I’ve been hanging with the wrong serum crowd, because I was just introduced to a new product by Wilava that fits none of these descriptions. Wilava’s Vitamin C Serum is somehow airy, agreeable, and satisfying all at the same time. Instead of filling in as an added step, this serum stands on its own while thoroughly moisturizing, protecting, and improving the look and feel of skin. Read more...
March 3, 2010
Posted by marta
Prototype#37-C claims to be the “world’s first wrinkle serum with 99% peptide”. There’s nothing wrong with hubris, but there are a few things that worry me about that statement. First, is it even possible for a serum to be almost all peptide actives – what about some kind of base such as water, or a preservative or two. Secondly, all those power peptides such as Matrixyl 3000 or SYN-COLL seem to be backed up by clinical trials in which they are used in very small doses – a couple of percent or even less. By now I was curious, so I emailed the company for the full ingredients list in Prototype#37, heard nothing back and resorted to buying a bottle for around $136. Read more...
February 28, 2010
Posted by marta
When I first wrote about a new antiaging face serum that also does double duty as an eyelash growth stimulator, a few of you were a bit alarmed by the idea and speculated that unwanted facial hair might result. Called Catalyst, it has just been launched by Osmosis, makers of Replenish (a serum that was one of Truth In Aging’s best products of 2009). In the interests of science, I selflessly took up the challenge to try Catalyst and I can honestly report that I have not sprung a mustache. Nonetheless, Catalyst is not for me.
At $160 against Replenish’s $38, Catalyst doesn’t fall into the keen as mustard price category – I believe it is intended as a professional product. It makes a lot of claims: capillary repair, pigmentation reduction, wrinkle smoothing, sun protection and, last but not least, eyelash growth. Read more...
