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ARCONA Serum |
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Introduction & Overview |
ARCONA skin care was created in Los Angeles in 1989, by the company’s namesake – Arcona, a chemist who had a deep interest in holistic skin care. She developed a business by supplying celebrities with skin care treatments that were designed to enable them to forestall the effects of aging. Since then, this brand has evolved into a line that is accessible to the general public through their website and some other online retailers. The company’s management has changed, but the skin care line has continued to evolve. Let’s take a look at their very popular serums to see what they may have to offer.
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| Products at a Glance |
ARCONA Serum is made up of two lines, the AM and the PM Line, each of which includes numerous products. The AM Serums include: Youth Serum Booster Defense Serum Desert Mist Hydrating Serum; and the PM Serums include: The Solution, Gentle Solution, Vitamin A Complex, Papaya Enzyme Gel, Night Worker and Night Breeze Lightening Drops.
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| Products in Focus |
In a review such as this one, it may be hard to review the whole product line, and for this reason, we like to take a look at one product, because the concepts used in one product is usually present in the rest of the line. Their Youth Serum is part of their anti-aging line, and as the name indicates, it is used to prevent photo-aging, fine lines and loss of elasticity, as well as to repair damaged skin. They use L-ascorbic Acid and Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate to ease damage done by UVA/UVB rays, as well as to stimulate Collagen and Elastin growth.
L-ascorbic Acid is actually a fairly common form of Vitamin C, used in many skin care products. In many ways, it is a potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. It is claimed by many developers, including this one, to have a direct and potent effect on wrinkles and facial lines when used topically. However, these claims have not been substantiated in any published studies as of this review. Also, it is very hard to stabilize, so it is often used in a formulation with a low pH, which gives it potential to irritate the skin.
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate is another form of Vitamin C, which is highly stable, as well as being known as an effective antioxidant for the skin in particular. It is often found in formulas geared towards skin lightening, but only one study has shown it has any ability to inhibit melatonin production. While this may have some effect on blemishes, it will likely not directly affect wrinkles or facial lines.
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| Lifestyle |
Our research indicates that antioxidants play a role in staving off aging. They are said to provide a higher level of protection against sun damage, as well as damage brought on by environmental toxins; both of which may accelerate the aging process. Often, individuals look for this kind of protection in their anti-aging and skin care products. However, while this is a prime feature, we find most women who are seeking out skin care products require a higher level of support.
Many people need products that hydrate the skin on a deeper level, and this is why they often look for products that contain Hyaluronic Acid; a naturally occurring element found in human skin that plays a role in keeping the skin supple, elastic and smooth. Unfortunately, this element is not used in this formulary. They have also failed to include any intense anti-wrinkle elements, such as Matrixyl 3000® or Argireline®.
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| Positives |
• Provides antioxidant protection
• Moderately priced
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| Negatives |
• Many of the serums in this line do not contain the more effective anti-aging elements, such as Matrixyl 3000® and Argireline®
• No testimonials posted at time of review
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| Final Thoughts |
Many of the ARCONA Serums may give people a great deal of antioxidant support, as well as enable them to boost their overall skin health. However, some of these formulas lack the kind of power many women need to keep signs of facial aging at bay. Many of the more effective products use elements such as Matrixyl 3000® and Argireline®, which have been proven to directly reduce wrinkle depth, as well as ease the appearance of facial lines.
In fact, clinical studies have shown that Matrixyl 3000® may reduce wrinkle density by up to 33%, as well as lessen wrinkle volume and depth; while Argireline® may reduce lines formed by the contractions of muscles around the eyes and mouth.
We like that this developer created a website that provides people with easy ordering options. However, we would have liked to have seen some information posted regarding their return policy. We believe this is important because some retailers and developers make it really hard to return products, while others go out of their way to highlight their commitment to customer care and hassle-free returns.
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