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Tue Feb 02, 2010 5:10 pm  |
| flitcraft wrote: |
| What are the clinically active ingredients in these products? Is it necessary to give up retinoids and vitamin C or does the line incorporate them in some way? I would hate to give up using either one. |
Flitcraft and DM, here are the "active" ingredients in the MLab anti-aging cream.
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
- A stabilized form of Vitamin C allowing for excellent skin penetration
- Proven to be a highly effective anti-oxidant
- Promotes skin firmness
Squalane, Ubiquinone (Coenzyme Q10)
- Aids in strengthening the natural moisturization barrier by delivering essential fatty acids to the skin
- Provides a very strong anti-oxidant protection
Sodium PCA, Urea, Trehalose, Polyquaternium-51, Sodium Hyaluronate
- A combination of hydrating materials that help maintain water content in the skin surface
- Promotes soft and smooth skin
Avena Sativa Kernal Extract
- Aids in strengthening the skin against effects of environmental exposure
Epilobium Angustifolium Extract (Willowherb)
- Soothes and calms stressed skin conditions
- Provides anti-oxidant benefits
Phytic Acid
- Provides exfoliation through mild keratolytic activity
- Contributes anti-oxidant protection from free radicals
- Helps to even skin discoloration
Aminobutyric Acid, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Panax Ginseng Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract
- Rapidly reduces the appearance of age lines and wrinkles resulting from repetitive muscle movements
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Pisum Sativum Extract, Glucosamine HCL
- Increases firming of the skin
- Reduces the appearance of wrinkles
Saccharomyces Lysate Extract
- Provides soothing and calming effects to the skin
- Stimulates cell renewal to minimize fine lines and wrinkles
- Aids in smoothing and moisturizing the skin
- Skin rejuvenator to improve overall clarity
Arbutin
- An extract of the Bearberry plant that improves skin tone properties
- Helps to protect the skin against damage caused by free radicals
Saccharomyces/Xylinum Black Tea Ferment
- Helps to smooth and improve the appearance of skin texture
- Helps to reduce the negative effects of sugars on collagen that weaken the skin structure
Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract
- Soothing and calming agent
Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
- Excellent anti-wrinkle compound for rapid reduction in the appearance of expression lines
Superoxide Dismutase
- Provides long-term anti-oxidant protection
- Protects the skin from oxidative stress - Helps to delay early skin aging
- Promotes skin firmness
Squalane, Ubiquinone (Coenzyme Q10)
- Aids in strengthening the natural moisturization barrier by delivering essential fatty acids to the skin
- Provides a very strong anti-oxidant protection
And, here is the list of ingredients (per skinstore)
Water (Aqua), Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Squalane, Pentylene Glycol, Saccharomyces/Xylinum Black Tea Ferment, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower Seed) Oil Unsaponifiables, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polysorbate 60, PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Alpha-Arbutin, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Polysilicone-11, Aminobutyric Acid, Barium Sulfate, Cholesterol, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Superoxide Dismutase, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phytic Acid, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract, Carbomer, Pisum Sativum(Pea) Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan, Ceramide 2, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Algin, Tetrasodium EDTA, Benzyl Alcohol, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Glucosamine HCL, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Polysorbate 20, Sea Water (Maris Aqua), Algin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Sodium Citrate, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Fragrance (Parfum), Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Atelocollagen, Ubiquinone, Benzethonium Chloride, Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment, Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment, Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment, Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment, Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment, Serine, Sodium Benzoate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional |
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Mon Feb 15, 2010 4:05 pm |
Since I posted my first review, I've used the products religiously. At first, I was buying the travel kits, which are frequently offered at a discount.
Although the cleanser and toner are very nice, I ultimately decided I can live without them. I use the Anti Aging Treatment serum followed by the Anti Aging Day Treatment spf15 every morning. I still use Retin A at night.
The stuff is ridiculously expensive, even given the incredible number of active ingredients. But, every now and then, someone - either MLab themselves or one of the skincare vendors that carry it - offers a 50% off sale and I grab a bottle of each. It lasts a VERY long time and is more than worth, especially since I've been able to forego botox and resty since I've been using it.
I don't use the eye cream. I found it to be unremarkable and it was just too rich for my eye area. It gave me milia. So, for my eye products, I use Zelens in the am and Go Bare Skincare Reviteyes at night.
I'm definitely sticking with this routine forever! |
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