L'Acrima Basic System Review

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Overview

Currently there are countless brand name to choose form when it comes to skin care and anti-aging treatments. One line of products that comes from The American Catechin Research Institute is L'Acrima. At this point, a Day Cream, Night Cream, Moisturizer, Cleanser, Eye Gel and Eye Cream are offered in this line. The official website claims that all L'Acrima skin care products have been “clinically tested for safety and effectiveness” in New Jersey at the Essex Testing Clinic. The L'Acrima Basic System consists of an Catechin Active Facial Cleanser, Catechin Active Day Support/Facial Maintenance, Catechin Active Night Support/Facial Treatment, and Catechin Active Eye Area Revitalizer. There is a contact telephone number and email address provided on the official website for users and new consumers.

Unlike many other skin care brands, L'Acrima offers testimonials for their products in the form of video clips. In regards to the L'Acrima Basic System, this group of treatments is intended to work in conjunction with one another daily. The goal is to produce a younger, fresher and more radiant complexion, but in a short period of time. The L'Acrima Basic System does work as an anti-aging regimen. This means that fine lines, age spots, elastin loss, deep facial wrinkles, hyper pigmentation and sun damage should be remedied. The primary active ingredients found in L'Acrima treatments are Catechins (natural plant derivatives), which work as powerful anti-inflammatory components and anti-oxidants. They assist the L'Acrima Basic System in battling free radical damage and fine lines that result from basic aging.

Product Details

The L'Acrima Basic System is essentially a daily skin care regimen that’s suited for women and men who desire assistance with anti-aging and daily skin maintenance. The key active ingredients incorporated into L'Acrima products are called Catechins (EC, EGC and ECg). These are supposed to be the purest forms of this natural plant ingredient. Unfortunately there is no 100% satisfaction guarantee offered with this skin care system. However, the key ingredients are discussed in detail on the official website, and graphs are provided as well. The L'Acrima Basic System sells via the website for $210. Finally, some clinical tests are provided on the website to support this skin care line.

The Good

  • There are video testimonials offered on the official website for the L'Acrima Basic System.
  • The key component added to L'Acrima treatments is explained thoroughly on the website.

The Bad

  • The L'Acrima Basic System sells for a whopping $210, which may be a bit pricey for some individuals.
  • There doesn’t appear to be any sort of money-back guarantee offered with L'Acrima products.
  • Some of the ingredients, which are not listed on the website may cause irritation in some users.

The Bottom Line

When all is said and done, the L'Acrima Basic System comes across as rather interesting and somewhat innovative in regards to the primary ingredients used. It’s nice to see the video testimonials offered on the website, along with the detailed description of the active ingredients used in the L'Acrima Basic System. On the other hand, there is no money-back guarantee offered with this skin care regimen, and the price of each L'Acrima Basic System kit is rather expensive at $210.

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