Many people experience an eventual decline in their skin’s appearance. Sagging skin, lines and wrinkles, and a loss of radiance are all common as skin ages.
Some people turn to cosmetic surgery to try to improve the appearance of their skin. However, face lifts are expensive, inconvenient, and risky.
That’s why Dr. Perricone has developed numerous products that work specifically to improve the conditions of the skin that face lifts also try to correct:
- Loss of elasticity
- Lines and wrinkles
- Discoloration and lack of radiance
This article will discuss the following skin care concerns and a product solution:
- Instant lift: High Potency Amine Complex Face Lift
- Loss of elasticity: Firming Neck Therapy
- Lines and wrinkles: Advanced Face Firming Activator
High Potency Amine Complex Face Lift is designed to provide a powerful and drastic effect similar to that of a face lift, but in topical cream form.
This product is an upgrade of Amine Complex Face Lift; it contains 16% more DMAE and 700% more Vitamin C Ester, as well as pycnogenol.
Here’s a closer look at the key ingredients:
DMAE, or dimethylaminoethanol, tightens the skin by increasing the production of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Acetylcholine is responsible for starting the process of muscle contractions, which in turn tones the muscles. Since all skin is attached to muscles, more muscle tone translates to more skin tone. High concentrations of DMAE are responsible for the “instant lift” effect. DMAE is good for both a quick lift with one application and long lasting effects with continued use. Look for DMAE when you want to find a firming effect, since the boost in production of acetylcholine is what provides the face lift effect.
Vitamin C Ester works as an antioxdant, which protects your cells from damaging free radicals. By integrating itself into the cell membrane, vitamin C ester is able to block free radicals and prevent them from taking valuable electrons from healthy cells. This protection means that there are fewer damaging cells in your body, leading to skin that is composed of healthy cells that will remain healthy.
Pycnogenol provides several benefits to the skin. Pycnogenol is:
- Powerful antioxidant
- Natural anti-inflammatory
- Able to bind to collagen and elastin, two proteins that keep skin tight
- Producer of a chemical which helps to dilate blood vessels, leading to better circulation in your skin and a more radiant appearance
Firming Neck Therapy addresses another area many people want to give an extra lift once skin start to sag: the neck.
There are three key ingredients that give Firming Neck Therapy its power:
Palmitoyl carnosine is a peptide, a molecule formed by joining two or more amino acids, with antioxidant properties. It is the firming agent that smooths out lines and wrinkles on the neck and makes the skin more elastic, leading to a more youthful appearance.
Phospholipids like phosphatidyl-e, found in this product, give the skin an extra layer of protection and moisturize the skin. They mimic the natural phospholipids found in the skin that are often stripped away by everyday damage. By adding another layer of phospholipids, the skin both regains its defense against the harsh environment and also moisturizes itself by pulling in moisture from the air in a healthy way.
Tocotrienols are a specific formulation of vitamin E that provide antioxidant benefits and repair skin, giving it more vibrancy and radiance. It softens, smooths, and moisturizes the skin while repairing damage, giving your skin the foundation it needs to stay healthy and beautiful.
Advanced Face Firming Activator is Dr. Perricone’s best selling product. Why is it so popular? It contains a combination of key ingredients that are designed to make your skin firmer, brighter, and healthier. With alpha lipoic acid, DMAE, and sodium hyaluronate, Advanced Face Firming Activator can reverse some of the damage that the skin has accrued throughout the years.
Alpha Lipoic Acid is a powerful antioxidant that also has a number of other effects on the skin, including:
- Diminishing fine lines and wrinkles
- Refining skin texture
- Reducing pore size, puffiness, imperfections, and uneven skin tone
Sodium Hyaluronate is a powerful moisturizer that helps to:
- Reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
- Make the skin more supple, giving skin a more youthful look and feel
By combining a regimen of topical creams like these, you will be able to avoid the risks of surgery but still reap the rewards. Dr. Perricone’s products are designed to target more than one skin care concern at once, making them a powerful addition to your everyday skin care routine.
With continued use, these products have long-term corrective effects. The best part is, if you don’t like one product, you have your choice of many others. Can you say the same of a botched face lift?