Now is the time to think about springtime skin renewal. Two of the hottest anti-aging skin care ranges du jour are Prevage and SkinMedica.Idebenone has been used mostly in Europe as a treatment for Alzheimer's and stroke victims. Now some see it as a potential fountain of youth for aging skin. Idebenone is an antioxidant that, like vitamins C and E, appears to protect skin cells from environmental damage. Allure magazine says it is being promoted as "the most potent and effective antioxidant known and tested" for skin today. It is said to reduce fine lines, smooth skin texture and protect skin cells from deterioration. It is the key ingredient in Prevage, from Allergan, the company that also markets Botox®.
Prevage (www.prevage.com) is compatible with other products such as moisturizers, retinoids, or any other products you may be using. Prevage is used once a day for the first 2 weeks and then twice a day. Apply to freshly cleansed skin before any other products. It has a smooth consistency and is not unpleasant to use but not exactly luxurious either, but does not appear to be irritating for most skin types. Supposedly, it is not allowed to be sold on the Internet, however, we found it available from $97.99 to $105.00 for 1 ounce.
SkinMedica (www.skinmedica.com) has pioneered the use of natural human growth factors (NouriCel -MD), matrix proteins, soluble collagen and restorative antioxidants to rejuvenate aging skin. TNS (Tissue Nutrient Solution) Recovery Complex enhances skin texture and reduce wrinkles, fine lines, age spots, blotches and elasticity. These products are innovative in their application of human growth factors, an ingredient that has its origins in wound healing science and skin repair. SkinMedica TNS Recovery Complex ($125.00) is a very advanced formula, and a noted favorite among women in the know. Once you get used to the smell and aesthetics of the product – it’s a clear red gel in a pump dispenser – you will become addicted.
They have just launched two successful line extensions containing their patented NouriCel-MD complex.TNS Illuminating Eye Cream ($57) – a light, creamy formula in a tube to minimize dark circles and fine lines. The TNS Recovery Complex Body Lotion ($105.00). TNS is also the welcome recipient of the Allure Editors Choice Award and it has even been recommended on Oprah.
Wendy Lewis & Co Ltd offers private image enhancement consultations in New York, and in London, and via phone and email from all over the world, for both men and women. She is the author of 9 beauty books, including The Beauty Battle. www.wlbeauty.com, wlbeauty@aol.com.
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