"A dedicated cell bank was established for developing new skin treatments using a single donated biopsy of fetal skin. Originally established for wound healing and burn treatments, the same cell bank provides a lasting supply of fibroblasts for producing Neocutis proprietary skincare ingredient PSP, or Processed Skin Cell Proteins."My domestic partner jokingly said, "Whatever happened to butter?" (Hilarious, right? Um, maybe we just haven't had enough coffee yet this morning.) Anyway, how we can believe it's not actually butter...
Neocutis' Bio-restorative Cream with PSP is only available through physicians, and well, in a product fiend's eyes anyway, that certainly makes it seem serious enough to warrant a closer look. The deal is this: Like Prevage and Strivectin before it, certain medical companies (smartly) market their existing products as anti-agers, stretch mark cures, etc., in order to appeal to those of us who might actually front the cash for something that "really works." While I like that the Neocutis cream is 100 percent appropriate for sensitive skin types--it's non-comedogenic, fragrance- and artificial-color free--and I appreciate the fact that it's been a relief to burn victims and the doctors who treat them, I can't help but wonder if its cosmetic applications are just another gimmick, if not greatly exaggerated. (After all, do you know anyone who magically lost their stretch marks after using $135 cream?)
Skeptical of anti-aging products and their claims? Allure gets to the bottom of things by putting some to the test.
So basically, here's what it boils down to, in my mind anyway: Are you one of the many, many folks who had a major cosmetic surgery procedure last year? Then god help ya, this is likely a great recovery cream. Looking to cure your wrinkles with a miracle in a jar? Might I suggest a solid nutritionist (again, see Wendy's post) and a regimen of retinol (Neocutis' studies show it's comparable to tretinoin, which is a fabulous anti-ager with plenty of long-term studies behind it). You also might consider enlisting Pat Wexler or our Dr. Gross and Madonna's Pilates instructor. Couldn't hurt.
Related: Top researchers still say retinol is the best cure for wrinkles.
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