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Ole Henriksen |
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Introduction & Overview |
Ole Henriksen is both a spa owner and a developer of a skin care line. However, before that he was a self described adventurer, and says that while he was in Indonesia, he experienced an intense and painful flair up of cystic acne. It was during this time that he teamed up Lagita, an aesthetician, who treated him for this condition by using a variety of botanicals, which restored his skin health. This was the spark that is purported to have inspired him to delve into this area, and pursue degrees in skin care and cosmetic chemistry.
Ole Henriksen made his way to Los Angeles, where he began a spa, which has been open for over three decades now. He has developed a full line of cosmetics and skin care products which are purported to be used by many celebrities. However, this may not mean they are all effective, and it may not mean they are right for everyone. Let’s take a look at this product line, as well as single out one of his products, in order to perform a case study to see if it may live up to the hype.
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| Ingredients at a Glance |
The Ole Henriksen product line is made up of products such as: Blue/black Berry Enzyme Mask, Blemish Attack Purifying Mask, Body Sleek Lotion, Sheer Transformation Renewing Cream, Invigorating Night Gel, Fresh Start Eye Cream, Walnut Complexion Cream, On-the-Go Exhilarating Cleanser, African Red Tea Face Mist, Nurture Me Soothing Cream and Truth Serum Collagen Booster.
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| Ingredients in Focus |
Increasing Collagen production is at the forefront of the minds of many consumers and developers, because Collagen is a lynchpin of skin health, and one of the keys to reducing wrinkles, facial lines and sagging. So, it is no surprise that Ole Henriksen has created a product to address this issue. His Truth Serum Collagen Booster is infused with a high powered Vitamin C complex, supposedly in order to smooth out lines and wrinkles, while preventing further damage.
It contains: Grapefruit Extract, Orange Extract, Green Tea Extract, Licorice Extract, Rosehip Extract, Vitamin C Complex and Vitamin E. Many of these elements are antioxidants, and, in fact, Vitamin C is used to enable the body to replenish its Collagen levels, as well as restore and nourish the skin. However, out of this entire formulary, it is perhaps Sodium Hyaluronate that is the most potent element. It is also known as Hyaluronic Acid (HA), and is a naturally occurring element in the human body.
In many ways, it is virtually unmatched in hydrating the skin, due to the fact that it is able to retain water more effectively than any other natural substance. Using HA has been shown to increase smoothness, softness and elasticity of the skin, as well as combat wrinkles. However, the only downside of this formula is that it does not use an effective method of increasing Collagen production. While it is true Vitamin C may play a role, it is likely a poor substitute for using Real Collagen.
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| Website |
When we review Ole Henriksen’s website, we are struck by the fact that it reflects his flair and personality. We find it is well thought-out, bright and user-friendly. We like that they designed this website to deliver a wealth of information regarding their products - including their formularies. However, we are rather disappointed that this website may not offer a fair money-back guarantee - an offer that is often made by the more confident product developers.
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| Positives |
• Uses many basic elements
• Some of their products contain Hyaluronic Acid
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| Negatives |
• Does not use the more effective Collagen replenishing technologies
• May not offer a fair money-back guarantee
• No testimonials posted at time of review
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| Final Thoughts |
Clearly, Ole Henriksen is a colorful and charismatic figure, who has done really well in the skin care industry, and in many ways, his product line is very good. However, as we review his anti-aging line, we feel that it lacks focus, and that they could have included some more potent elements in their formulary. We know his products are popular with those who are focused on using just natural extracts; however, we find they are not always the most effective when it comes to easing visible signs of aging.
For instance, Real Collagen has been used effectively to ease wrinkles, facial lines and sagging skin, because it gives the body back what it has lost - Real Collagen. Those who are really focused on alleviating signs of facial aging may prefer to seek out products that use a more potent technology that may be both gentle and effective. There are potent skin care products currently on the market that are backed by many customer testimonials and even provide a fair refund policy to ensure your satisfaction.
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