MooGoo Anti-Ageing Face Cream with Resveratrol
This is my one stop go to cream. I love it!
I love the texture and the fact that it contains no fragrance. I don't like wearing any moisturiser that contains fragrance. I am impressed with the list of ingredients and the healthy nature and image of the product. MooGoo Skincare state that: “Every product we have was made for our own use or for friends or family. We add the full concentration of ingredients we know are needed to help the skin or the scalp. MooGoo does not use gimmick ingredients and marketing, or cheap filling ingredients.”1 |
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For some reason, perhaps it's their clever marketing, I believe them!
However, by stating that they add the full concentration of ingredients invites investigation. Is the full concentration of ingredients determined by the marketers, producers of the ingredients, MooGoo, or well conducted Scientific Research? MooGoo states that, “the star anti-oxidants for this cream are Resveratrol and Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, both included at the maximum suggested percentage by the supplier. Each are some of the most effective and expensive anti-ageing actives available. It is especially effective at preventing and reversing sun damage and results should be seen over the course of a month.” 2 My one reservation with MooGoo's Anti-aging Cream is that it does not state the full concentration of Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate VC-IP ( an Oil Soluble Vitamin C derivative). As a dedicated user of this product, I would like to know what percentage of Vitamin C is actually used and if it is at a statistically significant concentration. MooGoo is forthcoming with the ingredient Resveratrol, “We use the highest quality micronised Resveratrol of 1um size for best absorption and almost 100% purity...we have probably a higher concentration of Resveratrol than any other cream.” Currently, only vitamin C can actually treat wrinkles by influencing collagen formation through a mechanism other than antioxidation. For other products, their ability to improve wrinkles is either due to swelling or hydrating effects, or to other formulary constituents, such as retinol and vitamin C. Hence, antioxidants can prevent wrinkles, but not treat them.
For topically administered antioxidants to be effective in preventing skin aging, a couple of considerations should be made when formulating them:
Rather than reduce the concentration, MooGoo changed the way they incorporated it within the cream so that they have probably a higher concentration of Resveratrol than any other cream. http://moogoo.com.au/anti-ageing-cream.html MooGoo's Anti-Ageing Cream uses both these two powerful antioxidants to create a cream that should improve the appearance and health of your skin by reducing wrinkle depth (if the Vit C is at an effective concentration) and increasing the health of your skin with powerful and proven antioxidants.
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“VC-IP, ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, is an improved form of vitamin C ester. Unlike vitamin C, (ascorbic acid) VC-IP is oil soluble, provides better skin penetration and absorption without need of especially low pH and its associated side effects. Increasing collagen and glycosaminoglycans production, VC-IP is a strong anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory active that enhances skin repair, lightening and moisturising.”3
Oil Soluble Vitamin C-Tetraisopalmitate VC-IP
Research on Tetraisopalmitate VC-IP (Vitamin C) is quite impressive at concentrations of 3%. A clinical study by Ochiai Y, Kaburagi S, Obayashi K, Ujiie N, Hashimoto S, Okano Y, Masaki H, Ichihashi M, Sakurai H., found that a topical application of VC-IP at 3% suppressed pigmentation after UVB irradiation. “These results demonstrate that VC-IP is a precursor of Vitamin C, and effectively suppresses UVB-induced skin pigmentation, possibly through its anti-oxidative activity."4
In a Double-blind Study conducted by Fitzpatrick, R.E and Rostan E.F, a topical Vitamin C preparation was made using Tetraisopalmitate VC-IP at 7% and 10% ascorbic acid, and applied to one side of the face for a period of 12 weeks. Prior to the study, “Clincial evaluation of wrinkling, pigmentation, inflammation, and hydration was performed...and at weeks 4, 8, and 12, when two mm punch biopsies of the lateral cheeks were performed at 12 weeks. It was found that, “a statistically significant improvement of the vitamin C-treated side was seen in the decreased photoaging scores of the cheeks.”5
Oil Soluble Vitamin C-Tetraisopalmitate VC-IP
Research on Tetraisopalmitate VC-IP (Vitamin C) is quite impressive at concentrations of 3%. A clinical study by Ochiai Y, Kaburagi S, Obayashi K, Ujiie N, Hashimoto S, Okano Y, Masaki H, Ichihashi M, Sakurai H., found that a topical application of VC-IP at 3% suppressed pigmentation after UVB irradiation. “These results demonstrate that VC-IP is a precursor of Vitamin C, and effectively suppresses UVB-induced skin pigmentation, possibly through its anti-oxidative activity."4
In a Double-blind Study conducted by Fitzpatrick, R.E and Rostan E.F, a topical Vitamin C preparation was made using Tetraisopalmitate VC-IP at 7% and 10% ascorbic acid, and applied to one side of the face for a period of 12 weeks. Prior to the study, “Clincial evaluation of wrinkling, pigmentation, inflammation, and hydration was performed...and at weeks 4, 8, and 12, when two mm punch biopsies of the lateral cheeks were performed at 12 weeks. It was found that, “a statistically significant improvement of the vitamin C-treated side was seen in the decreased photoaging scores of the cheeks.”5
Resveratrol
The antioxidant resveratrol is a compound that is found in grapes, nuts, fruits, and red wine, among others.6 Studies have shown that, when topically applied, resveratrol protects against UVB-mediated cutaneous damage and inhibits UVB-mediated oxidative stress.7-8
"The effect of resveratrol on human skin and photoaging remains to be examined. However, it is included in a few products that claim to have antiaging benefit"9 due to it's possible benefits. Recent studies have revealed that the action of Resveratrol on the skin may reduce the risks of skin cancer, and "may be an important additive to skin products"10
MooGoo includes Resveratrol from Knotweed in their Anti-aging Cream, and they actively encourage you to research the benefits of Resveratrol for yourself so that you may make an informed decision.11
"The effect of resveratrol on human skin and photoaging remains to be examined. However, it is included in a few products that claim to have antiaging benefit"9 due to it's possible benefits. Recent studies have revealed that the action of Resveratrol on the skin may reduce the risks of skin cancer, and "may be an important additive to skin products"10
MooGoo includes Resveratrol from Knotweed in their Anti-aging Cream, and they actively encourage you to research the benefits of Resveratrol for yourself so that you may make an informed decision.11
Knotweed
I use this cream everyday...Morning and Evening. As I said...it is my Go To Cream Every Day!!!
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