Elastin 3 Review

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Overview

Elastin 3 is an advanced cream formulated for preventing and reducing stretch marks. Elastin 3 is made by Robelyn Labs which specializes in maternity skin care products. Elastin 3 contains elastin, Argiriline, collagen, and soy protein. Although marketed specifically to pregnant women, the Robelyn website indicates that Elastin 3 can be used anywhere on the body, including the face. Elastin 3 can only be purchased from the Robelyn website. Elastin 3 comes with a 60-day money back guarantee if accompanied by original receipt. The product must be shipped back to the company and if multiple containers of the same product are returned, only one can have been already opened. The rest must still have their factory seal in order to receive the refund.

The Elastin 3 website provides an impressive amount of information including the benefits of each of the ingredients, comparisons to its closest competitive product, testimonials, and a full ingredient list.

Product Details

Elastin 3, although formulated for stretch marks, includes many of the same ingredients as are found in higher-quality wrinkle-reduction formulations. In pregnancy, elastin bonds are weakened as the belly stretches. Mature skin loses its elastin over time, allowing skin to sag and form wrinkles. Argiriline is a peptide that has been clinically proven to tighten and hydrate skin. Collagen assists the body in regenerating its own supply of collagen, and soy protein is known to soften skin.

While Elastin 3 has an impressive grouping of active ingredients, its non-active ingredients are of more concern. Elastin 3 contains methylparaben and propylparaben, cosmetic preservatives that have been known to induce skin allergies. Many higher-quality skin care products exclude parabens for this reason. Those with sensitive or allergic skin may wish to use caution with Elastin 3 until you know for certain how the product will react to your skin.

While there are definitely lots of consumers using Elastin 3 in an anti-wrinkle capacity, the product is not specifically formulated for that purpose and the concentration of its active ingredients may not be appropriate for facial skin.

The Good

  • Contains proven effective active ingredients.
  • Can purchase the product directly from the company’s website.
  • Informative website.
  • Money back guarantee.

The Bad

  • Not specifically formulated for use on the face.
  • Concentration of active ingredients is unknown.
  • Money-back guarantee requires shipping the product back at your own cost.
  • Contains known allergenic ingredients.

The Bottom Line

Elastin 3 may be very effective for its intended purpose of preventing and eliminating stretch marks, but its effects on facial skin are unknown and untested. Because Elastin 3 contains parabens, those will allergies may want to seek a different product with the same active ingredients but that is truly non-allergenic. Keep in mind that if you purchase this product and it doesn’t work for you or you are not happy with it, you will have to ship it back to the company at your own expense.

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