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Better
Than
Botox?
StriVectin-SD
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Scientific Breakthrough or Dumb Luck?
Although StriVectin-SD was already backed by clinical trials
documenting its ability to visibly reduce the depth, length,
discoloration and roughness of existing stretch marks, the success
of StriVectin-SD as an anti-wrinkle cream was "dumb luck" says Gina
Gay spokesperson for Klein-Becker, StriVectin-SD's exclusive
distributor.
"When we first handed out samples of the StriVectin formula to
employees and customers as part of our market research, the sample
tubes were simply marked 'topical cream' with the lot number
underneath," Ms. Gay explains. "As the samples were passed to
friends and family, the message became a little muddled and some
people used this 'topical cream' as a facial moisturizer. As
we began to receive feedback from users, like 'I look 10 years
younger' and 'my crows feet are gone,' we knew we had something more
than America's most effective stretch mark reducer. The point
was driven home as store owners began reporting that almost as many
people were purchasing StriVectin as an anti-wrinkle cream as were
buying it to reduce stretch marks.
Dr. Daniel B. Mowrey, Klein-Becker's Director of Scientific Affairs,
says, "Clearly, people were seeing results, but we didn't have a
scientific explanation as to why this wrinkle reduction was
occurring. However, based on the incredibly positive reports,
I started using it myself-applying StriVectin to my face after
shaving." Dr. Mowrey adds, "On a personal note, my wife tells me I
haven't looked this good in years."
Dumb Luck Strikes
Again!
Then, on Tuesday, July 2, 2002, at a meeting of the 20th World
Congress of Dermatology in Paris, France, a series of studies
detailing the superior wrinkle-reducing properties of a
patented oglio-peptide (called Pal-KTTKS) versus retinol, vitamin C,
and placebo, on "photo-aged skin" was presented. "As luck
would have it," Dr. Mowrey states, "the wrinkle-reducing oglio-peptide
tested in the breakthrough clinical trials turned out to be a key
active ingredient in the StriVectin cream."
In the trials, subjects applied the patented peptide solution to the
crows' feet area on one side of the face, and a cream containing
either retinol, vitamin C, or a placebo to the other side.
Subjects in the Pal-KTTKS/retinol study applied the cream once a day
for two months and then twice a day for the next 2 months.
Using a special image analysis, the study's authors reported
"significant improvement" in wrinkle depth, length, wrinkle volume,
and skin roughness for those women using the peptide solution.
Better yet, at the 2-month halfway point the peptide solution
thickened skin nearly 1.5 times faster than retinol, and without the
inflammation retinol often causes in sensitive skin. As was
expected, the results of the remaining studies confirmed that the
Pal-KTTKS solution's effectiveness at reducing fine lines and
wrinkles far exceeded both vitamin C and placebo.
A smoother, younger complexion, less irritation, fewer wrinkles, and
faster results - all without expensive (and painful) peels,
implants, or injections.
Better than Retinol
and Vitamin C, but is StriVectin SD Better than Botox?
Dr. Nathalie Chevreau, Director of Women's Health at Salt Lake City
based Basic Research, explains, "Many researchers believe less
invasive cosmetic alternative are more effective than Botox.
That's because 'cosmeceutical' creams and gels offer gradual,
continual results, while the effects of Botox and facial peels begin
to wear off the very next day....you'll never look better than you
do immediately after treatment."
"On the other hand," Dr. Chevreau continues, "the cumulative effects
of using a product like StriVectin become more noticeable every day,
and ultimately last longer than Botox."
While StriVectin-SD has not been shown to eliminate the deep furrows
targeted by Botox injections, the active ingredient in StriVectin-SD
has been shown to significantly reduce that category of fine lines
and wrinkles that can add 10-15 years to your appearance )the type
of fine lines and wrinkles Botox treatment leaves behind).... giving
you a youthful, healthy, glowing complexion faster than
retinol, far superior to vitamin C, and without irritation, painful
injections, or surgery.
So, if you see someone applying an anti-stretch mark cream to their
face, don't think they've gone off the deep end...they may be
smarter than you think.
Directions for Use:
Begin with clean, dry skin. apply StriVectin-SD three
times daily (do not exceed three applications per 24 hour period).
Use sparingly, StriVectin-SD is a concentrated formula.
Massage StriVectin SD into the target area, using a circular motion,
until completely absorbed.
StiVecting-SD penetrates immediately, leaving your skin youthful,
smooth and silky. |
