There was some recent hype over a product called Instantly Ageless that can remove wrinkles and eye bags in an instant. It sounded really too good to be true, and it made me wonder what is the hype all about and if this product is indeed genuine.
I performed searched for reviews on the product and found quite a number of very mixed reviews of the product. Amazon.com and realself.com both had quite a number of contrasting reviews.
So what is this product all about?
Well we all know as a result of ageing, our skin loses elasticity and collagen thus making the appearance of wrinkles more obvious. Moreover, because of the expressions on our faces, the constant folds over our skin eventually becomes more obvious. A good analogy would be to imagine our skin like a piece of cloth, that has been folded on itself, forming a crease.
These products that claim to get rid of wrinkles seem to act like a glue, stretching the skin temporarily. Some have claimed that it only works if you don't move your facial muscles at all, meaning the product no longer works the moment you smile or laugh. Which does make sense, if the product is like a glue, whose function is to stretch out the skin thus decreasing wrinkles. Others have feedback that they became allergic to the product or once they rubbed the skin, the effect was lost.
In my clinic, I have often advised patients to perform treatments that build elastin and collagen naturally. This is often achieved through lasers and products that give a more lasting and natural result. Often through a few sessions of lasers, you should be able to see a firmer, smoother more glowing looking skin, as certain lasers can stimulate collagen growth.
One thing I really do not like about this product, is the way this product is being sold. To purchase it, there seem to be some multi-level marketing involvement. Hence this makes a lot of the reviews highly biased as people may have a secondary agenda when giving the product a good review instead of genuinely talking about a good product.
Unfortunately I will not be carrying this product in our clinic. But do keep me updated if you have tried it and I would be curious to find out your opinion.
