Is Revitol Beauty Cream For Real
Christine’s Question: Tell us about Revitol, “The beauty secret of the stars!” Their moisturizer is supposed to contain an “uninjectable” Botox. The before and after pictures are amazing but I’ve learned that before I buy ANYTHING else I am checking it out with you! The Right Brain’s Revitol-izing reply:
You’re wise to be skeptical, Christine. Before and after pictures are not always credible proof of efficacy. And looking at the information provided by Revitol for their Moisturizing Skin Treatment Cream, we see that some of it is technically misleading and some is blatantly untrue.
For example, they say: “Hyaluronic Acid has been found to help maintain healthy collagen and to keep the skin moisturized. Reduced levels of Hyaluronic Acid are associated with a wide range of diseases, including premature wrinkling, osteoarthritis, Marfan syndrome and detached retinas.”
We Say: It’s true that hyaluronic acid is a good moisturizer (it binds moisture to the surface of skin when applied topically.) But the diseases they attribute to reduced levels of HA are genetic conditions. NOTHING applied to your skin will affect those diseases. To imply that rubbing HA on your skin can affect damaged genes is pure rubbish.
They Say: “Argireline is a safer alternative to Botox. It works by relaxing facial tension because it reduces excessive release of the neurotransmitters, called catecholamines, that make your facial muscles tense up. It’s as simple as that: reduce muscle tension, avoid poison and maintain skin shape.”
We say: It’s not as simple as that at all! First, you have to get the Argireline down to the muscle tissue. To get to the muscle you have to pass through a thick layer of skin, then fat, then connective tissue. (That’s why Botox requires injection!) Second, even if the chemical could penetrate that deeply, if it’s going to reduce the release of neurotransmitters it has to get inside the neuromuscular junction. And that requires a specific biochemical transporter to move the chemicals into the neurons. Finally, even IF it could work, it would be a drug that is regulated by the FDA.
We could give you more examples, but you get the idea. This Revitol product may be a nice moisturizing cream, but The Beauty Brains think their technical credentials are dubious at best.
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KS Says:
I just discovered this blog and want to thank you for the work you do. I am a doctor and it drives me crazy when people tell me about a new way to grow muscle mass without exercising. I don’t have the time to give anatomy and physiology lectures all day - this is a great alternative.
thebeautybrains Says:
Dr KS: Thanks so much for your kind words about our blog. Our mission is to help educate people about the science of beauty care products and it really helps to have the encouragement of other professionals such as your self.
Brigit Says:
Where on earth do you find those pics! You have made my day a lot funnier
That guy looks like:
1. He has a flower skin-costume with “nice” petals around his tiny face.
2. He wanted to recreate the Victorian neck ruffle thingie.
3. He’s such a chemist he needed to have a d orbital around his neck!
Dark Circles Says:
It is so very important to analyze claims made by cosmetics and skincare companies. Buying a product for the RIGHT reasons assures you get as much bang for your hard earned buck as possible!
Blonde #1 Says:
That picture MUST be photoshopped. That cannot be real, yo.
Karen Says:
GREAT question AND answer! Today, I received an e-mail from an online beauty product website that is promoting a brand new and very similiarly marketed product called Oasiderm. Its “miraculous” ingredient is called Hexapeptide. They claim it’s the safe alternative to Botox and other invasive procedures. Part of their explanation is that it “…penetrates the skin and helps to reduce the amount of nerve stimulation to muscles…which reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.” All I could think as I was reading the “mumbo-jumbo” was how I’d need the help of the Beauty Brains on this one!
So……thanks for the very timely and useful Q & A!
Lena Says:
coconut oil is the best moisturizer bar none.
http://www.ampawan.com
Left Brain Says:
Lena, coconut oil is good but it is certainly not the best moisturizer. At least, that isn’t consistent with scientific studies that we’ve read or personal experiments. Things like petrolatum and mineral oil work better as moisturizers when formulated properly.
Bill Says:
you guys are so stupid