LeilaTabibian asked:


Quite a few of you have written asking about the rather prominent
ads for the product TNS Recovery Complex ($139 for 0.6 oz). Increasing number
of topical products hitting the market claiming they can diminish or reduce wrinkles without “painful injections,” I certainly understand the
curiosity.

I wrote about TNS Recovery Complex (SkinMedica) in a previous newsletter, when a reader asked about its ability to diminish the visible signs of aging, such as wrinkles, fine lines and uneven skin texture. SkinMedica claims that NouriCel is derived from Advanced Tissue Sciences’ patented process for growing bioengineered human tissue for treating serious burns and wounds, and help diminish wrinkles. That was SkinMedica’s
original marketing claim to fame, though the fame was all self-promoted,
as there is not a single independent, peer-reviewed study to prove that
TNS Recovery Complex is an effective option for repairing and diminishing fine lines and wrinkles. The studies that do exist about TNS products with (Nouricel) for treatment and diminishing wrinkles were paid for by SkinMedica, the company that distributes TNS products.

According to the company’s latest ads, they were surprised to find that
not only was TNS Recovery Complex healing wounds and burns, but
also that somehow their ****** lines and wrinkles were going away, too. For that
reason, we now have the astounding “anti-wrinkle breakthrough of the
decade.” Regrettably, no supportive research needs to be available to sell
this kind of hyperbole. All it takes is to promise women that a product
will get rid of their wrinkles and they will buy it in droves, no
matter how many other product lines, infomercials, advertisements, or
cosmetics salespeople pledge the exact same thing.

SkinMedica’s ad continues with ” rebel, rebuild, and reborn” via The active formula Nouricel. Nouricel recently been shown in clinical trials to significantly reduce fine lines and ****** wrinkles without irritation, painful injections, or surgery.” One more flourish is the statement that “in fact, [TNS Recovery Complex and TNS Family Products] are the only topical formulation clinically proven to effectively confront every aspect of wrinkle reduction.” It is easy to debunk all of this overblown nonsense by pointing out the product’s lack of sunscreen; perhaps SkinMedica overlooked the research about sun exposure’s deleterious, wrinkling, and
discoloring effects on skin.

SkinMedica has parlayed these claims into what appears to be little
more than an effort to spin off the popularity of wrinkle reduction skin care, wrinkle reduction concerns as well as recent use of Botox to its own
benefit. “The compounds in NouriCel-MD have been shown to aid in the healing of burns and wounds, so it’s no surprise that they rejuvenate aging and sun-damaged skin,” said Richard Fitzpatrick, MD, founder and chairman of SkinMedica. “The addition of TNS Recovery Complex with NouriCel-MD to our product line will enable us to satisfy growing patient demand for a natural, non-invasive and proven anti-aging product.” It is funny how the founder of SkinMedica can claim this and yet there is no other physician or scientist to claim this via actual research. TNS Recovery Complex is supposedly preferred because its long-term results
versus the short-term results (and repeated treatments) of Botox. Apparently, SkinMedica has conducted a research with over 200 people and the results were due in late 2002. For some reason, they do not have the result of the study yet. I wonder why?

Please note that in order for a growth factor or any hormone therapy, special ingredients like Nouricel-MD to work, it needs to reach the cellular level. There’s absolutely no scientific evidence that collagen, elastin, or hyaluronic acid – the three main components of your dermis – can penetrate the epidermis (top layer of the skin which is dead skin). Even “nanotechnology” has not been proven to be able to get these substances into the skin.
The molecules are simply too large. (Quick science lesson: The epidermis is your topmost layer of skin. The dermis, the next layer of skin, is where wrinkle-causing changes take place.) Be wary of creams and lotions that claim to topically replace, repair or produce collagen, elastin, or hyaluronic acid.
Growth factors applied to the epidermis (top layer of the skin which is dead tissue) will not rejuvenate, replenish or produce more cells. SkinMedica Claims that “NouriCel-MD contains multiple human growth factors including vascular endothelial growth factor (VEG-F) and transforming growth factor beta (TGF-beta), as well as natural antioxidants, soluble collagens and matrix proteins. Together, these compounds have demonstrated the ability to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, while also helping to increase skin elasticity and texture in as little as 45 days”.

If you were to ask how would any of the growth factors mentioned above penetrate the epidermis to actually stimulate collagen formation for wrinkle prevention and reduction, not one scientist will back SkinMedica in this theory. Not one ingredient mentioned above would even penetrate the skin to stimulate a cell for production of collagen.

So is TNS Recovery Complex better than any other over the counter skin care prodcut? The short answer is no–and that
means no way, and nohow. It isn’t even better than the daily use of an
effective sunscreen! TNS Recovery Complex is merely a moisturizer. Botox prevents the use of ****** muscles, and that instantaneously smoothes out the skin.
TNS Recovery Complex won’t alter the wrinkling on any part of your face, not in
the long term, and not in the short term.

There is no published research substantiating the results, and SkinMedica declined to send us any documentation at this time.

Riv91 asked:


Ok, I have been using this routine for a while now and I think it’s time to change it. Because some of the products aren’t working as well as they used to.Right now i’m using:
Cetaphil moisturizer for dry sensitive skin – This stuff saved my skin during the winter.But it tends to make my skin feel oily and sometimes i’ll break out.Occasionaly I’ll use Neutrogena oil-free moisture – I love the fact that it has sunscreen so I can wear it for when I go outside but the only drawback is it doesn’t really moisturize my skin it gets flaky.I have mild acne just mostly blackheads so I use Clean&clear Advantage acne spot treatment -Sometimes it works well sometimes it doesn’t i’ve also tried benzoal peroxide and I didn’t like that.So thats what I use.. If you feel I should remove anything or add something please let me know what product and where you can get it I prefer getting it from cvs.I heard your supposed to be using a brightening serum and I want to use an antiaging cream like olay
Oh and I also use biore nose and forhead blackhead strips I like those… Thanks for all your help!

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pparou p asked:


is it better than skin care brands ? is it as they say an antiaging product ?

Amelia T asked:


I had a dream I bought my mother a anti-ageing cream/moisturizer so I’m going to do it!

I’m looking for a face cream for her that actually works. Preferably a well known brand because she likes designer stuff.

MY budget is £35

Please include the effect the product had on your face.

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Jerez asked:


Are there any good inexpensive antioxidant serums (or creams or other topical treatments for the face)? I don’t want to spend more than $50 on one, but all of the antioxidant products I know of cost over $100. (I tried Neutrogena’s Anti-Oxidant Age Reverse, but I don’t think it did anything more than moisturize.)

one x sweet asked:


Hi, I’m a 20 yr old female and I don’t like my skin elasticity… I feel like I always have slight bags under my eyes and my ****** skin in general isn’t that tight

Can I use skin elasticity products which are mostly marketed as “anti-aging” (and thus for older people) and have it be EFFECTIVE right now?

My 2 Cents…. asked:


In your opinion, what is the best anti-aging eye moisturizer/treatment? It seems most out there are to reduce dark circles or are gel based to soothe puffy eyes. I don’t have problems with either of those. I just turned 30, and while I generally have really good skin w/o any wrinkles, I feel I need to start using a good eye cream as a preventive. I currently use Philosophy’s Hope In A Jar moisturizer which I love, but I don’t care for their eye cream. Any suggestions for a good product that doesn’t cost over $100?
The last two answers were able help to treat dark circles. To repeat what I said in my initial question: I DO NOT have a problem with dark circles! I was saying that most products out there are for dark circles ir puffiness – I DON”T have those problems – I’m wanting a good ANTI-AGING wrinkle cream. Don’t people throughly read the full questions?!
The last two answers were about helping to treat dark circles. To repeat what I said in my initial question: I DO NOT have a problem with dark circles! I was saying that most products out there are for dark circles or puffiness – I DON”T have those problems – I’m wanting a good ANTI-AGING wrinkle cream. Don’t people throughly read the full questions?!

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Mimiche asked:


I’m 20 years old and I wash my face twice a day, everyday (In the morning and at night), however I only use cheap products that I can buy at Wal-mart. I use Neutragena Orange Scrub and then Nivea moisturizer. My skin is clean but it doesn’t feel firm or glowy, and I have bad lines under my eyes.
I want new skin care products and I’m not afraid to spend a little.. I was reading a new age beauty magazine that had skin care products from A-Z.. And I don’t know which to choose!!
I want some kind of expoliator, and moistuizer for sure. I’m only 20 so I don’t need anti-wrinkle cream (I don’t think), but if there any kind of serum I can use to keep healthy, young skin or prevent aging damage? Or to get rid of lines under the eyes? Any weekly or monthly peel treatment?

I really want beautiful skin when I go back to University at the end of the summer, please reccomend some skin products and rituals to acheive this!
Thanks!
Some products that are popular is Lacome, Juice Beauty, Anew, Kate Somerville, etc..

~vanessa~ asked:


you’ll have a bunch of wrinkles, and look 50 at 30 yrs old. I would think with all the new technology they have with face creams these days it would take awhile for skin to age if they were using anti aging face products… Im 16 and i started wearing makeup at 13. and i use foundation and eyelinr, and alittle bit mascara. pretty much everyday. will my face look really old in like 10 years??? girls pleasae answer. and women with expirience, greatly appriciated=)

angela asked:


She is in her fifties and has dry skin. Is there any mild anti-winkle moisturizer that is good for her age? Preferrably within 15$.
Thx!