Actifade Review
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Overview

Actifade is a discoloration cream that is claimed by its manufacturers to target, cover, and gradually fade dark discolorations of the skin such as age spots, freckles and liver spots. There are a number of products sold within the Actifade Range.

Product Details

There are a number of products sold within the Actifade range including the Radiant Youth Complex and the Opulent Youth Complex. The Opulent Youth line consists of the Actifade cream with a concealer, and is priced on the official Actifade website at $69.95. The Radiant Youth Complex consists of the Actifade cream, a concealer and supplement tablets named Epizene, and is priced at $99.95. The manufacturers state that the supplement known as Epizene will nourish the epidermis layer of your skin. The ingredients in Epizene include Vitamin C, Calcium, Silica and Trace minerals. The ingredients in the Actifade cream itself are listed on the official website, but the ingredient list is reproduced in such a difficult to read form that you will need to use a magnifying glass to be able to understand it.

Actifade does however include the ingredient Glycolic Acid, about which there have been a number of safety concerns. The results of trials by the Food and Drug Administration showed the Glycolic acid does increase sensitivity to UV radiation. If you are using Actifade therefore you should make sure that your face is extremely well covered from the sunlight. Using the product with a high-strength sunscreen is also a good idea. Reactions to Glycolic acid are usually dryness and red irritation.

The Good

  • There is an official Actifade website.
  • There is a money back guarantee
  • There are positive testimonials for this product.

The Bad

  • This product does not come with a free trial sample.
  • One of the ingredients in Actifade is Glycolic acid. There have been a number of safety concerns regarding Glycolic acid.
  • The ingredient list on the website is almost impossible to decipher.
  • Difficult to find clinical research and development data on this product line.

The Bottom Line

According to testimonials that we found on third-party review sites, this product does seem to do what it says it will do. Still, we would like to see more information about the clinical trials In 2000 the Food and Drug Administration carried out trials on Glycolic acid and found that using products containing this substance does increase sensitivity to UV radiation by almost 20%. You certainly should not use this product on your face or any part of your body where you are using Actifade will be exposed to sunlight without proper protection. Actifade looks like it could be an effective method for reducing age spots and other troubling skin discoloration. However, potential buyers looking for a more comprehensive wrinkles fighting solution will probably want to search elsewhere.

Our top pick for 2008:  Dermapril-SP

Dermapril-SP was rated the best-in-class performer, with a cutting-edge formula and results visible immediately after use. Matrixyl 3000™, the primary active ingredient in Dermapril-SP, is backed by clinical research that showed reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles of as much as 33% after two months of use. Additionally, the formula contains the European miracle ingredient Argatensyl™, which creates an immediate tightening effect on applied areas, making results visible within minutes of use.

The treatment helps the skin regain a more youthful biochemical makeup by supporting the natural production of three building blocks – Collagen, Fibronectin and Hyaluronic Acid. The result is a rapid rejuvenation, diminishing the appearance of wrinkles and other cosmetic signs of age caused by sun exposure, smoking, stress, and other common factors.

In clinical trials, Matrixyl 3000™ decreased the appearance of wrinkles by as much as 33% over a six week period. With the immediate tightening benefits of Argatensyl™, this formula has a completely unique combination of short-term cosmetic results as well as sustained, cumulative benefits to the skin. Common reported results include smoothing and firming; softer skin; diminished appearance of fine lines and wrinkles; and healthier looking, glowing skin. Based on the high cost and quality of the ingredients, Dermapril-SP is reasonably priced. Customer satisfaction seems high and Dermapril-SP offers a risk-free trial, so users can evaluate the product prior to paying the full retail price.

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