The best way to recapture your skins youthful glow
October 2004
 Long for the radiant skin you had as a girl? You are not alone: Six million women had the signs of aging professionally scrubbed, injected and exfoliated away just last year. "Over time, the skins epidermal layer becomes thicker and surface cells do not slough off as frequently, leading to a dull, sallow look," says Cheryl Citron, M.D., past president of the New Jersey Dermatological Society. And free-radical damage from the sun and environmental toxins to the mix, and you have got the recipe for a lackluster complexion. But pricey procedures aren�t the only solutions. We scrutinized research, interviewed experts and slathered on creams to find the products that will make you shine.
The best high-tech formula: EXUVIANCE VESPERA BIONIC SERUM.
Countless lotions, masks and gels promise to uncover luminous skin, but only one combines patented technology with solid research. In a study in Cosmetic Dermatology, subjects enjoyed a 260 percent improvement in skin clarity - including more even pigmentation, fewer fine lines and less roughness - after only 12 weeks of using Exuviance Vespera Bionic Serum ($55 for 1 oz., at neostrata.com). The secret? Exuviance is the first product to combine the exfoliating power of alpha hydroxy acid with the newest research-proven free-radical fighters: polyhydroxy acids. This combo fights skin damage from toxins, leading to a beautiful, clear complexion. Though pricey, the tiny bottles hold last about three months. |
