The main active ingredient in here is lecithin (Phosphatidylcholine). Lecithin is the natural component of living cell membrane. Therefore it is readily aborbed by skin and is excellent for skin water reservior. So this product is very moisturizing.
There is no clear definition for the ingredient neuropeptides. Dr. Perricone claimed that neuropeptides are peptides released by brain cells as intercellular messengers. While manipulating the neuropeptides, neurotransmitters and hormones that are in the brain to help slow the aging process.
The neuro regulation is a complex process. The reality is that the size of typical peptides are too large to be absorbed through skin pores and reach epidermis. Epidermis is the layer beneath the surface of skin (dermis) and it is where collagen and elastin proteins reside. If the peptides can't be delivered there, they are simply wasted. Whether topical application of vague “neuropeptide” can combat aging is at best questionable. The ingredient acetyl hexapeptide-8 may fill in wrinkles but it is the second to last ingredient so there may not be much of it.
The ingredient DMAE has only reported to prevent aging based on a small study by Dr.Perricone himself, the manufacturer of the brand. So the claims are not solidly supported.
The antioxidant content includes vitamin E and C. The ingredient pyridoxine hydrochloride (HCL) is the chemical name for vitamin B6. It may have antibacterial and antioxidant benefits for skin.
It would be better if it’s fragrance free. For such a steep price more should be expected. For this I took away one half star.
Safety alert: Safe
review based on scientific information of the product ingredients.
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