Age Intervention Review

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Overview

The Age Intervention skin care line by Jan Marini includes a number of products specifically designed for women over the age of 25 who have seen visible results of aging on their skin. The line claims to target the aging process from two sources; first, the fluctuation in hormones that contribute to skin's dryness and lack of collagen and second, the damage caused by the sun that allows free radicals to speed up the aging process on our skin.

The Age Intervention line includes products for the skin, hands, eyes and hair. We are pleased to see that Jan Marini has a professional website; however, we are disappointed to find that the website does not offer the products for sale directly. There did not appear to be any distributors of the Jan Marini Age Intervention line in the United States, but we were able to find the products for sale through online retailers. The company website provides customer testimonials for the products, but a money back guarantee policy did not appear to be available through Jan Marini.

Product Details

For the purpose of this review, we will take a closer look at the Age Intervention Peptide Extreme. This formula will supposedly rejuvenate the skin, promote collagen and elastin production, hydrate the skin and decrease the appearance of redness with anti-inflammatory properties. The product is rather expensive, selling for $89 for a one-ounce container at the time of this review. Unfortunately, the company website does not provide ingredient lists for their products, leaving the consumer to wonder exactly how the formulas would deliver on their promises.

We did find ingredients lists on retail websites for this product, and were pleased to see that this product appears to include the patented anti-wrinkle agent matrixyl. However, matrixyl is generally most effective when it is combined with soluble collagen. Unfortunately, we did not see collagen on the ingredient list. The formula also includes sodium hyaluronate, which is an effective skin hydrator that can smooth the skin's surface and reduce the appearance of fine lines. However, other proven anti-aging ingredients like argireline will maximize the effectiveness of sodium hyaluronate, and this substance is also absent from the list.

The Good

  • The Age Intervention line is targeted to women with anti-aging needs.
  • The company website provides customer testimonials for the products.

The Bad

  • Complete ingredient lists were not included on the company website.
  • There does not appear to be a money back guarantee for purchases.
  • Important anti-aging ingredients like argireline and soluble collagen were missing from the list.
  • The products are expensive.

The Bottom Line

While we appreciate that the Jan Marini Age Intervention skin care line is designed specifically for anti-aging needs, we are not convinced that these formulas provide the best results for the money. Consumers may be able to find more potent formulas for a better price elsewhere.

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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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