So, I started looking into this because yes, I am at the age i am beginning to get wrinkes.
I looked at, in particular these two products: Replexion and Alphaderma CE.
I started trying replexion, because most of the ingredients *seemed* harmless- heard of a lot or found in common moisturizing product. It is supposed to have something in it, Acetyl Hexapeptide-3 (Argireline?) that is advertised as a 'botox alternative'. I tried it for about a week and a half- so far my face is just more hydrated, but my skin feels puffy, almost swollen. I'm thinking about stopping it. Anyone have any other experiences with it?
So.... here is the scary part. I did a search on Acetyl Hexapeptide-3, and there are women *claiming* it made their skin sag. One woman, in particular, claims it made her face feel like play-doh.
The one the concerns me more, is something found in Alphaderma CE, called DMAE. According to an article I've seen posted all over the internet, it firms your skin by damaging and killing the cells.
Reuters did an article on this.
So, any dermatologists/ estheticians know if either if this is true? Are these chemicals damagign skin or making conditions worse, or is it hype?
Also, anyone know if a GOOD OTC cream that hydrates and prevents new wrinkles from forming, and might even reduce the appearance a little?
Responses would be very much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
I looked at, in particular these two products: Replexion and Alphaderma CE.
I started trying replexion, because most of the ingredients *seemed* harmless- heard of a lot or found in common moisturizing product. It is supposed to have something in it, Acetyl Hexapeptide-3 (Argireline?) that is advertised as a 'botox alternative'. I tried it for about a week and a half- so far my face is just more hydrated, but my skin feels puffy, almost swollen. I'm thinking about stopping it. Anyone have any other experiences with it?
So.... here is the scary part. I did a search on Acetyl Hexapeptide-3, and there are women *claiming* it made their skin sag. One woman, in particular, claims it made her face feel like play-doh.
The one the concerns me more, is something found in Alphaderma CE, called DMAE. According to an article I've seen posted all over the internet, it firms your skin by damaging and killing the cells.
Reuters did an article on this.
So, any dermatologists/ estheticians know if either if this is true? Are these chemicals damagign skin or making conditions worse, or is it hype?
Also, anyone know if a GOOD OTC cream that hydrates and prevents new wrinkles from forming, and might even reduce the appearance a little?
Responses would be very much appreciated. Thanks in advance.