Replenix Review
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Overview

The range of skin care products known as Replenix is manufactured by Topix pharmaceuticals. The skin products in this range include anti-aging creams, cleansers, exfoliants and serums. The manufacturers say that Replenix skin care products allow people to enjoy the benefits of green tea by applying it directly to their skin. The manufacturers say that these products have been especially formulated with green tea to deliver smoother, younger looking skin. One anti-aging cream in the Replenix range is Replenix Cream CF. This cream, claim the manufacturers, is a lightweight cream composed of 90% Polyphenol derived from green tea and fortified with caffeine USP. The Polyphenol isolates in the product are commonly known as Catechins. According to Topix, they assist to minimize free radical induced skin damage.

Product Details

We could not find an official website for Replenix products, but they seem to be available for purchase from online stores. Replenix Cream CF is sold for a price of $52.95. The ingredients in Replenix Cream CF include Purified Water, Glyoeryle Stearate, Behenyle Alcohol,Palmiyic Acid, Caffeine UPS, Stearic Acid, Lechitin, Lauryl Alcohol, Maristyl Alcohol,Oetyl Alcohol, 90% Polyphenol Isolate of Camellia Sinesis Leaf, Sodium Hyaluronate, Bisabolol, Cucumis Sativus,Cucumber Extract and Chamomile Extract. The manufacturers focus on Catechins, which are derived from Green tea, as being the main anti-aging ingredient in Replenix CF Cream. Tea drinking is an ancient tradition in India and China dating back thousands of years and tea has long been associated with good health, although all of the benefits have not yet been closely examined by modern science.

Certainly a number of trials have shown that green tea does have antioxidant qualities, but this research has been conducted in test tube cultures and on animals. When the same tests have been conducted on humans the test results have often been contradictory. Also catechins are unstable in solution form and often break down within a few days and lose their potency. This leaves some question marks as to whether commercial creams containing green teas retain their power.

The Good

  • This product can be ordered directly on line.
  • Customers have a wide range of choices in the Replenix Skin Care range.
  • The product is reasonably priced.

The Bad

  • There is no free gift with purchase.
  • We could not find an official website for this product.
  • The manufacturers do not provide any clinical evidence supporting that the product does what it is claimed to do.
  • Trial results of the antioxidant effect of Green tea on human skin are contradictory.

The Bottom Line

There are a number of skin creams on the market today that contain green tea, some of which are in the lower price range. Although Replenix CF Cream is not extraordinarily expensive, if you wanted to try a product containing green tea there are cheaper options available. Trial results regarding the antioxidant qualities of green tea on the skin and especially when applied in the form of a topical cream have shown contradictory results so far. Only time and further long-term trials will tell how significant the benefits of topical green tea actually are for our skin.

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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