Nina need knowledge: I am looking into using the Mychelle skin care line and mineral make-up. I was hoping you could share your opinion on this line.
The Right Brain replies:
Thanks for the reminder on mineral makeup, Nina, we’re still waiting for Mid Brain to finish the report. In fact, we’ve had LOTS of people in the Beauty Brains community ask when it’s going to be ready. Are you listening Mid Brain???
Before we answer your question about Mychelle’s skin care line, here’s bit of background on wrinkles. We’ve blogged before about extreme claims made by expensive wrinkle creams like LA Mer and Dr. Perricone. And we’ve told you about the Consumer Reports study that shows expensive skin moisturizers don’t necessarily work better than cheaper brands. But we haven’t told you what you should know about the real causes of wrinkles.
Causes of Wrinkles
There’s an wrote an excellent article by Diane Billdeau in the July 2008 issue of Cosmetics & Toiletries that explains the difference between wrinkles caused by your body’s internal aging processes and those caused by external factors like sun. You may be surprised to find that natural aging and photo-aging show up differently on your skin. Here’s the scoop on how these two types of evil aging affect your skin on the outside and what they do to you on the inside.
Chronological aging (old age)
How it shows up on the outside
Increased fine wrinkles
Thinner skin
Less elasticity
Increased dryness
Slower scar formation
How it affects you on the inside
Lowers collagen and elastin levels
Slows cell turnover
Decreases fibroblasts
Photoaging (Sun exposure)
How it shows up on the outside
Deeper wrinkles
Saggy looking skin
Irregular pigmentation and brown spots
Roughness and leathery appearance
How it affects you on the inside
Builds up broken elastin fibers
Reduces collagen
Slows cell turn over
Does Mychelle skin care really work?
Now let’s get back to your question. Mychelle caught our eye because it contains caprooyl tetrapeptide-3. According to Billdeau’s research, this peptide builds a stronger connection between the dermis and epidermis. Her data shows that creating a stronger bridge between these two skin layers provides significant long term wrinkle.
Now, just because Mychelle uses this ingredient doesn’t prove that their products really work any better. You have to be careful because lots of products make claims based on ingredient test data. So, we’re skeptical about Mychelle until we see data on their products. But if you’re interested in trying a new skin care line and you can afford it, click the links below for Mychelle products. But beware, they’re not cheap!
Reference:
Drawing the line on wrinkles. Diane Billdeau et al., Cosmetics & Toiletries. Vol 123 no. 7 July 2008 p. 39-47
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Chris Says:
Good article. Thank you.
When you warned that Mychelle is expensive, I expected it to be in the $80 to $100 dollar range like most of the competition which uses tetrapeptide-3.
At $40 it’s a relative bargain.
Jen Says:
Good distinctions between age related wrinkles and sun damage. It makes me sad when I see young people abusing the sun. I think back on my days of tanning with baby oil and sunbeds with much regret.
My friend loves the Mychelle line and in comparison to La Mer and Perricone, they are pretty reasonable. So what is the main benefit from using Caprooyl tetrapeptide-3?
Thanks RB, and cannot wait to hear Mid Brains review on mineral makeup.
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Nina Says:
Thanks so much for your quick answer. I have tried the MyChelle line and so far I like it. It is hard to decide which skin care products to use. Especially with aging skin. I’m always wondering which is the best line and how do they compare with what you buy at spas.
Kristin Says:
I was so glad to see MyChelle on here, even if it wasn’t necessarily an endorsment. . . I LOVE this brand! I bought the sample pack before I ever bought any full containers, so I’ve tried every product. I have oily skin and use their fruit enzyme cleanser and pumpkin renew cream. My skin clears up just from using the cleanser, and when I use the pumpkin cream, my husband tells me my makeup looks so nice– when my makeup wasn’t different– it was my face cream! The only product I didn’t care for was their sunscreen. Their tanning lotion makes you tan in one or two applications and is the best handsdown I’ve used. I always get compliments when I use it too! Highly recommended.
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Tina Says:
After doing a lot of research - checking out major brands’ individual ingredients for anti-aging, wrinkle control and the like - I choose Mychelle’s Supereme Polypeptide Cream. I haven’t tried anything else in the line. I really like the feel and results of this product. As for the rest? I use Dove soap to wash my face, pat dry, and then apply the cream. Sometimes less is more…
Marthy Says:
I use the fruit enzyme cleansing lines, which is the fruit cleanser, mist, and the deep repair night cream, and the fruit face scrub, real good products, No allergic reactions to my face!! perfect!!!
Barbra Noistram Says:
Hey there - Ive used the 3 Berry Serum from Made from Earth. It has REAL blueberries mixed in with the lotion to provide antioxidants to your skin.
Its also 100% organic and chemical free. I havnt tried their other products yet, but the 3 Berry Serum is great!!
Left Brain Says:
@Barb - if it has blueberries in it, then it can’t be chemical free. Blueberries are made up of thousands of chemicals including proteins, enzymes, polysaccharides, DNA, etc. Nothing is 100 percent chemical free