The popular beauty review site known as Beauty Debutante recently published its opinion of Glissandra Skincare’s revolutionary anti-aging products. The review was written by Dr. Kate Young, PhD, a research postdoctoral fellow studying the neurobiology of sensation.
Richmond, BC, September 28, 2010 — The popular beauty review site known as Beauty Debutante recently published its opinion of Glissandra Skincare’s revolutionary anti-aging products. The review was written by Dr. Kate Young, PhD, a research postdoctoral fellow studying the neurobiology of sensation. Dr. Young brings skepticism and conscientiousness from her scientific training into her evaluations of beauty products. Whether the topic is neuroscience or skin care, she always likes to see elegant experiments and good, solid data.
The following excerpts have been reproduced verbatim from Dr. Young’s original review. The article can be found in its entirety here: http://www.beautydebutante.com/2010/09/skincare-review-glissandra-3-step-anti-aging-skincare-system/
Dr. Young writes, “So many makers of ‘functional’ beauty products, like anti-aging creams, often make vague assertions about how their product is supposed to work – such as pseudoscientific buzz-phrases like “flushes out toxins” or “provides nutritional support”. These claims are frequently accompanied by an appeal to your emotional side, emphasizing that their products are 100% natural or associating them traditional remedies from around the globe. While I certainly want to enjoy and feel good about my beauty products, I also want them to work! So when the Glissandra Skin Care System crossed my review docket, I was pleasantly surprised that this was a company that was not only trying to appeal to the emotional side as a luxury skin care brand, but was also appealing to the logical side in showing off the science to back up their product line.”
“Glissandra products are based around a core ingredients group: Schisandrin B, ?-Schisandrin, Schisandrin A and Schisandrin C, all extracts from the berries of the Schisandra plant (also known as the Chinese Magnolia). In experiments presented by Glissandra, they show the results of experiments in which treating skin cells or tissue with Schisandrins improved the anti-oxidant capacity of the cells, had a protective effect against free-radical damage, and suppressed inflammatory responses in skin cells after UV-light exposure. Although the studies on skin cells don’t yet seem to be in the peer-reviewed literature, I did find a number of peer-reviewed studies that showed similar results–boosting cellular anti-oxidant capacity and suppressing inflamation, as well as improving mitochondrial function and integrity–in other cell types.”
She continues, “So, if you are considering Glissandra for your own beauty routine, be aware that although Schisandrins seem like a promising ingredients for potentially slowing down skin aging, it’s far from proven that you will actually see this effect long term. That being said, when it comes to choosing the products to purchase with your hard-earned cash, I’d prefer an anti-aging moisturizer with ingredients that show some scientific promise instead of just supporting a feel-good marketing story!”
“I found the Restorative Serum light, very smooth, and pleasant to apply. The pump bottle packaging operates very smoothly and is easy to keep clean. I loved the scent of the product – there is a little hint of balsam in a fresh, milky, botanical aroma – distinct but not overpowering. The serum goes on in a thin layer that absorbs quickly, and used alone it makes a nice, lightweight moisturizer. On the hot, humid summer mornings during my trial of the Glissandra products, the serum provided just the right amount of moisture for my combination / oily skin. Applying the face and eye creams over the serum felt a little bit too heavy, but outside of the dog days of summer the moisturizing level of the serum + creams will probably be quite nice.”
“The eye and face creams match the serum in terms of the scent and the honey glow that I expect comes from the Schisandrin extract itself (given the fact the Schisandra berries are so brightly colored, and there are no coloring agents on the ingredients list). Both creams have a silky, rich texture, and apply very smoothly. After letting the creams absorb into the skin for a few minutes, my skin doesn’t feel greasy and it’s easy to apply makeup (although I will note that I use a powder foundation – a moisturizing foundation on top would might slip around). The creams are nicely moisturizing and keep my skin feeling nice and soft all day.”
“I was impressed that the Schisandrin extract was high on the ingredients list for all three products. In the face cream, it is second on the ingredients list (after water) – Schisandrin came in at #3 and #4 in the eye cream and serum, respectively, behind other moisturizing bases,” Dr. Young adds.
About Beauty Debutante:
Beauty Debutante was created by Jaime Palmucci and Kristy Keaton as a way to share the brightest and best brands available in the beauty industry. This sister site of Denim Debutante has developed a strong and loyal following of readers who look for honesty, integrity and quality reviews of products. Since its inception in June 2010, the site has grown to over 10 contributing writers and 15,000 visitors every month (http://www.beautydebutante.com).
About Glissandra Skincare:
Glissandra™ Skincare Inc. is dedicated to providing effective anti-aging skincare through its holistic approach to skin health. Glissandra’s comprehensive skincare system is the result of more than 18 years of research and development at a world-class research university. Over 100 research papers have been published on its key proprietary ingredient, Glissandrin™, a suite of natural compounds extracted from the Schisandra berry. In-vivo and in-vitro studies have proven the ability of Glissandrin™ to address mitochondrial decay, the leading cause of aging, and to enhance the cell’s natural ability to fight oxidative damage. The patented Glissandra products are clinically proven to effectively combat all visible signs of aging. The Glissandra Anti-Aging Skincare line includes Glissandra™ Serum, Glissandra™ Face Cream, and Glissandra™ Eye Cream (http://www.glissandra.com).
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