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mrshirsch
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Sun Jul 29, 2012 7:04 am  |
Thanks, Tiny.
This comment was in reference to a comment on the Reluma thread that the AQ doctor was dodgy for some unexplained reason.
The accusations seems unfounded to me based on what I was able to find out on a 10 minute search. Perhaps there is more in the background I don't know about yet.
I am trying to decide between the Reluma and AQ myself which is why I am so interested in the product. |
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Sun Jul 29, 2012 7:08 am |
| Hopefully Riley will get permission to post why, I do think people have the right to know, then they too can decide which companies they prefer to do business with. I do find this important for some, others might not care. |
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Sun Jul 29, 2012 7:26 am |
I have not spoken to the person who sent me the message. However, I think it is fine to post this, as I found it easily (first page) just by googling the creators name, Dr. Ahmed Qahtani.
http://www.uaeuniversitywatch.net/apps/forums/topics/show/6698794
Everyone should obviously make up their own mind on which conditioned media product to try. I personally have no sour grapes, as I have never tried this product (so I could not say if it works or not) and I have spent thousands of dollars on products that don't work and I don't have sour grapes about any of them! Hope this helps, mrshirsch. |
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mrshirsch
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Sun Jul 29, 2012 7:54 am |
| Thanks ladies. It is good to remain vigilant and verify credentials as well as results! |
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Sun Jul 29, 2012 8:26 am |
| I'm always a bit leery when reviews claim amazing results in 10 days. The TIA reviews compare this to Skinmedicas TNS. I used TNS and it took 3 months to see any results. AQ also has lactic acid. Could this be what has given these lucky ladies instant results? |
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Sun Jul 29, 2012 8:35 am |
| marina wrote: |
| I'm always a bit leery when reviews claim amazing results in 10 days. The TIA reviews compare this to Skinmedicas TNS. I used TNS and it took 3 months to see any results. AQ also has lactic acid. Could this be what has given these lucky ladies instant results? |
count me as one of those, with RL I saw results in ten days, mainly around the eyes, rest of face refused to play until a lot later. |
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Sun Jul 29, 2012 8:48 am |
| Tiny wrote: |
| marina wrote: |
| I'm always a bit leery when reviews claim amazing results in 10 days. The TIA reviews compare this to Skinmedicas TNS. I used TNS and it took 3 months to see any results. AQ also has lactic acid. Could this be what has given these lucky ladies instant results? |
count me as one of those, with RL I saw results in ten days, mainly around the eyes, rest of face refused to play until a lot later. |
That's what both concerns me and makes me want to order at the same time! Anytime I've gotten instant results, they didn't last long. That's why I liked TNS. With AA, results started coming halfway through the second bottle. Mind you, I'm not using it around the eyes. Maybe that's the difference. Time to experiment again. |
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Sun Jul 29, 2012 8:51 am |
| marina wrote: |
| Tiny wrote: |
| marina wrote: |
| I'm always a bit leery when reviews claim amazing results in 10 days. The TIA reviews compare this to Skinmedicas TNS. I used TNS and it took 3 months to see any results. AQ also has lactic acid. Could this be what has given these lucky ladies instant results? |
count me as one of those, with RL I saw results in ten days, mainly around the eyes, rest of face refused to play until a lot later. |
That's what both concerns me and makes me want to order at the same time! Anytime I've gotten instant results, they didn't last long. That's why I liked TNS. With AA, results started coming halfway through the second bottle. Mind you, I'm not using it around the eyes. Maybe that's the difference. Time to experiment again. |
rest is following nice and slow! on second bottle now and I can say none of my early results have gone away.
I do get your concerns, I too wonder on fast results. |
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Sun Jul 29, 2012 8:55 am |
| So, ingredient wise, why would Anyone want to try AQ if they're happy with Reluma? Sorry, I haven't checked the ingredient lists and DD keeps running off with my iPad. I have sneak off with it to post. Can't wait till they're back in school! |
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Sun Jul 29, 2012 8:57 am |
| marina wrote: |
| I'm always a bit leery when reviews claim amazing results in 10 days. The TIA reviews compare this to Skinmedicas TNS. I used TNS and it took 3 months to see any results. AQ also has lactic acid. Could this be what has given these lucky ladies instant results? |
It certainly wasn't collagen and elastin production within 10 days. |
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Sun Jul 29, 2012 8:57 am |
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| So, ingredient wise, why would Anyone want to try AQ if they're happy with Reluma? Sorry, I haven't checked the ingredient lists and DD keeps running off with my iPad. I have sneak off with it to post. Can't wait till they're back in school! |
Just has great reviews, were all trying to figure out which is best. Nothing wrong with people trying different ones. Helps us all choose in long run which to use. I think the info on the founder of AQ is a turn off. I prefer to use from those that create their own stuff. Just my opinion |
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Sun Jul 29, 2012 9:06 am |
Figured since an ingredient question came up, we should post the ingredients!
AQ Solutions Active Serum: Human Fibroblast Conditioned Media, Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Cellulose Gum, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lactic Acid, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol.
Here is the Reluma Serum ingredients (just so we have them together): Human Adipose Derived Stem Cell Conditioned Media, Water, Glycerin, Sodium PCA, DL-Panthenol, Hydroxy Ethyl Cellulose, Allantoin, Phenoxyethanol. |
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Sun Jul 29, 2012 3:23 pm |
| mrshirsch wrote: |
| Thanks ladies. It is good to remain vigilant and verify credentials as well as results! |
I more than agree, the results for AQ seem great, but that said, if I found the maker to be "dodgy" I'd prefer a different product. Just my 2 cents. But I add, I'd have to really see that he was dodgy, not just a statment of such. |
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Mon Jul 30, 2012 8:59 am |
Geez,all these different stem cell serums! I am getting so confused.
I was actually looking at this one AQ, not anymore, how can people get away with this stuff? It all makes me so wary. |
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I'm 49, fair skin, green eyes, blonde hair, dry slightly sensitive skin, I have very few wrinkles, slight pigmentation, main worry is sagging..yuck!! Currently using CP |
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Mon Jul 30, 2012 9:11 am |
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Geez,all these different stem cell serums! I am getting so confused.
I was actually looking at this one AQ, not anymore, how can people get away with this stuff? It all makes me so wary. |
At this point, I am just trying to focus on companies with no major issues, lol. Actually, I try to look at the scandals and say, if only half of it is true, is it still too much?  The way companies conduct themselves is pretty important to me from a trust standpoint. |
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Tue Jul 31, 2012 6:02 am |
Hello Tiny,
Sorry I did not forget about the review. Have been trying to post for the past week but with no luck.
Will try again. |
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Tue Jul 31, 2012 7:23 am |
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Hello Tiny,
Sorry I did not forget about the review. Have been trying to post for the past week but with no luck.
Will try again. |
Well glad to see you can post again, we look forward to it |
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Tue Jul 31, 2012 7:24 am |
Hi Tiny,
So its been 35 days since I started using the AQ Active Serum for the face and the AQ Eye Serum.
Eye Serum
On the box it came in it states:
"Designed to promote a softer and younger looking eye area, the powerful serum is formulated to help the repair of delicate skin tissue around the eyes by supporting the skin's natural processes of healing and cell regeneration. It contains biological elements that naturally occur in young, healthy skin to stimulate collagen production and several smoothing peptides to help tighten and lift sagging skin, reducing the appearance of dark circles and support healthy skin in the vulnerable eye area by encouraging improved circulation, which also brightens and plumps the look of skin."
My eye area looks worse then it did 35 days ago. I had been using Nanci's DNA Serum around my eye area for 8 months and noticed a significant improvement in under eye creepiness (gone), younger looking eyes and a tighter and firmer under eye area. There was no improvement on my upper eye lids (sagging) with her serum. But I was happy with the results. I stopped using Nanci's serum so as to try the AQ Eye Serum in hopes of tightening and lifting my saggy eye lids and improving the appearance of my dark circles - unfortunately this serum has done neither. The creepiness under the eye area has returned, my skin is not as firm or tight as before and my dark circles look worse then they have ever in the past. I must admit I feel the skin may have plumped up a bit as I have noticed that the dark veins under my eyes look a bit better. But to make it worse I now have wrinkles I never had before. I've gone back to using Nanci's DNA Serum under my eyes. I wait for about 30 minutes and use the AQ Eye Serum on top as it's practically full and don't want to waste it. Been doing this for about four days now so we'll see. Maybe this serum takes much longer to work but in the month that I have been using it it has done nothing as described above.
Active Serum (Face)
On the box it states:
"This concentrated serum is formulated to help diminish the signs of aging and sun damage by stimulating the skin's renewal processes and encouraging healthy cell regeneration. It contains biological elements that are present in healthy young skin and antioxidants to stimulate collagen production and fight free radical damage that causes premature aging. It is designed to brighten the complexion and diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, sagging skin, sun/age spots and hyper pigmentation. Moderate skin renewal in 2 weeks but optimal improvement in six weeks of daily use."
I noticed no improvements in 2 weeks. After about 25 days I noticed my skin did appear firmer and tighter. My jowl area which was beginning to sag now looks firmer and lifted. My marionette lines have plumped up and look less noticeable. The vertical lines on my forehead are still there - so no difference in that area yet. Haven't noticed any brightening effect or improvement in hyper pigmentation to the skin as of yet.
The serum has a very nice texture. Its very light, watery like and when applied immediately turns into a white creamy fluid and your skin just drinks it all up. There is no stickiness or shine after applied.
I have very oily acne prone skin and use a retinoid based product 2-3 times per week in the evenings. I have noticed that I am breaking out a little more than usual but can't say if its the serum or a hormonal breakout. I am on holidays for five weeks at the moment so could be the change in climate, water etc. But I am loving the serum so far.
From tonight I will start applying the serum to my eye area as well over Nanci's DNA Serum as her serum is the only product I have ever used that has given me a very youthful eye area.
Will update again soon. |
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Tue Jul 31, 2012 7:51 am |
| thanks Ashes!! hope your eye area goes back to before |
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Knik
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Sun Jan 06, 2013 6:25 pm |
Hi 
So My first post... Quick back ground joined truth in aging site looking for creams serums that work etc ... Sick of wasting my money ... After reading the site pretty thoroughly went with AQ because of the reviews .... And the vitamin c mad hippie serum as well ... The AQ face serum first off I do believe it has helped my skin texture a little maybe shrunk pores a little helped give an all over better texture is it worth $140 ... Hmmm I think there's gotta to be something better for that price with better results ... I have used other cheaper products that have given similar effects .. I use once a day at night generally sometimes twice a day ... I don't mind the texture sinks in ok... I have dry skin so find i still need moisturizer with it .. So there's another expense involved ... Would I buy it again... No I think I will try something new ... The AQ eye cream ... Well I'm disappointed in this product ... With all the great reviews I have read on truth in aging I was expecting more.. Anyways to make sure ...I used it one eye only and something different on the other now for about 3 weeks morning and night.. I started off thinking within a few days I could see a slight difference in the under wrinkles no lift tho .. As the weeks have gone on there's maybe a very very slight lift but the wrinkles under my eye seem to have gotten a little worse on that side like its slightly dehydrated maybe .. I will finish the bottle off and keep using it a bit longer on the one eye .. But I can't seem to see it getting better .. Will also post this review on truth in aging .. Anyways just wanted to say thanks for sharing everyone it really helps to get real people reviews |
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skindust
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Wed Nov 20, 2013 4:08 pm |
I read this a month ago and based on everyone's view I decided to go with AQ. So far I am extremely happy with the results.
However, I am little confused to who is "dodgy" and why? |
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skindust
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Wed Nov 20, 2013 4:28 pm |
Never mind I got it  had to ask my hubby to explain the "dodgy" thing. I personally agree with tiny, we can not label a person "dodgy" based on one website which is no longer up or someone's opinion. I think we need to be careful as now a day many successful people are trashed because of their success or competitors. I will do some research and report back. I personally will hate it if Indeed there is something "dodgy" about the company as I love their products. stay tuned ! |
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skindust
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Sun Nov 24, 2013 8:47 pm |
| So I did my research and I am happy to report that Dr. Ahmed Al-Qahtani (AQ founder) checked out and he is indeed a doctor not only that but a professor at a medical school. He received his PhD from UC Irvine and his name is posted on uci.edu. I checked pubmed (scientific journal site) and there he is again with impressive publications and more impressive journals. On the company site it states that they have 'patented technology' and that checked out too. Just go to google patent search and place the Dr's name and there you will find two patents with his name on them, in which one on the growth factor technology where AQ products are derived from. This can also be verified on the USPTO official website. For fairness sake, I did the same with Reluma and looked up Mr. Habib Torfi (Reluma founder), I did not find much about him but I did find an article on AITSE by Dr. Caroline Crocker. The article was disturbing if indeed it is true about Mr. Habib and Invitrx. I was not able to find any article on pubmed with his name on it nor any patents which he claimed he has on his youtube videos. There is an article about him on court house, indicating that Habib and Dr. Newman being sued for cheating a guy and selling him a stem cell treatment in which the guy got extremely sick. This led me to check Irvine supreme court website where the company is located and found 6 law suits against Habib Torfi and another 5 against his company Invitrx. I am not able to post links to all the sites I mentioned above but follow the names of the site and you can see how I found the information above. I have no personal interest or gain from this. I just wanted to find the truth about these companies for myself. I think the world will be a better place if we all did our part and be kind to one another. I love AQ products and I think they helped my skin a great deal. My son Richie helped me gather the above info. as part of his school homework |
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