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Elicina |
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Introduction & Overview |
Elicina is a line of skin care products which originated in Chile. When individuals visit their website, they may read about how this product was conceived, and it is a rather interesting story. However, to shorten it a bit, a worker on a snail farm in Chile noticed that the fluids that helped the snails repair themselves also seemed to assist with wound healing. This hypothesis gained a lot of steam, and the developers of Elicina are purported to have spent 15 years studying this organism and the substance it secretes. Nevertheless, they have now created a variety of skin care products based on this concept. Let’s take a look at them to see what they may have to offer.
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| Products at a Glance |
The Elicina skin care line contains elements such as: Hypoallergenic Nutritive Cream, Power Acne Fighter, Fade scars and Skin Blemishes, Cream #287, Hypoallergenic Nutritive Cream, Anti-Wrinkle Set and Skin Nutritive Cream.
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| Products in Focus |
Few people may be familiar with the Chilean Helix Aspersa Muller, which forms the core of this product line. It is actually a snail, which is a plant feeder. This snail is considered a food delicacy in many parts of the world. However, it is used in all of the products in the Elicina line as a skin enhancer, including their Anti-Wrinkle Set. This snail has a rather interesting defense mechanism - it rapidly repairs any damage to its skin; this feature has made it very attractive to some developers. Snails may also repair some of their organs, such as eyes and mouth, by bubbling onto themselves. However, they also use this secretion to do many different day to day tasks, such as crawl more easily.
We know that this all sounds very interesting and promising for those who are seeking to repair their skin due to aging, acne, injuries, pollution or dermatological/medical treatment. However, as we search for research to confirm the claims made about this element, we quickly realize that any research that has been conducted has been performed by the developers themselves, and has not been confirmed by outside sources, which is very troubling to us. In fact, this is in sharp contrast with other elements, such as Matrixyl 3000®, which has been proven to be effective through a variety of independent sources.
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| Lifestyle |
The Elicina line Anti-Wrinkle Set contains other elements, such as natural Collagen, vitamins and proteins. We always like to see Collagen used in anti-wrinkle creams, because as we age, Collagen production ebbs, and causes skin degradation. However, we prefer to see developers use Real Collagen, which is a Collagen replacement supplement that has been shown to penetrate the skin and assist the body in naturally restoring its Collagen levels.
Also, Real Collagen is often teamed up with Hyaluronic Acid, another naturally occurring element in the human body. Hyaluronic Acid actually plays a vital role in skin health, because it is an intense hydrator that enables cells to maintain water levels, and avoid dehydration in order to maintain skin elasticity, smoothness and softness.
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| Positives |
• Some products contain Collagen and vitamins
• Moderately priced skin care line
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| Negatives |
• Uses an untested element
• Does not use some of the more effective elements
• No research provided at this time
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| Final Thoughts |
The Elicina skin care line is not available on most U.S.-based websites, however, it is available through European-based websites. Online shopping allows people access to products from around the world, which has created a great deal of opportunity for women to try new products. However, it is important to note that the standards in terms of testing and safety vary from country to country, which we feel is something people should consider when shopping.
Also, we suggest women seek out product developers and retailers that allow people to easily return products that do not work for them. However, this may be problematic when using international distributions, retailers and developers, and the shipping costs may vary as well.
Nevertheless, shopping online is very convenient for many people, especially when it comes to skin care products. Frankly, there are some really effective products available online that cannot be found in store aisles. As noted above, we suggest individuals seek out products that use the most potent anti-aging elements available, such as Real Collagen, Hyaluronic Acid and Matrixyl 3000®.
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