Editor's Choice: Review of Kiehl's Powerful Anti-Wrinkle Concentrate
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One of the gold standards in anti-aging
When it comes to reducing the early signs of skin aging - think visible wrinkles and fine lines - dermatologists agree that vitamin C is considered one of the gold standard ingredients. Vitamin C, also known as l-ascorbic acid, is highly regarded in the dermatological world for its ability to combat the signs of free radical damage and premature signs of skin aging, read: fine lines, wrinkles, dull tone and uneven texture.
What to Look for in a Vitamin C Product
The fact is that vitamin C, despite being such a useful part of daily skin care, can be a very unstable ingredient. Because of this, it may lose some of its effectiveness if not carefully formulated. “Vitamin C tends to be finicky,” says board-certified dermatologist Dr. Dandy Engelman, explaining that certain approaches can be taken to help ensure ingredient stability, such as using an acidic pH base in a formula.
Finally, many dermatologists recommend looking for vitamin C products in dark bottles to avoid exposure to light, which can destroy these products and make them less effective.
Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Anti-Wrinkle Concentrate
One such dark-packed serum that originally made its mark on the skin care industry in 2005 was Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Line-Reduction Concentrate, or PSLRC. serum and will soon release a new Powerful-Strength Line-Reduction Concentrate formula. Our team was lucky enough to get a preview of the new formula, and we can honestly say that this vitamin C serum might be exactly what you've been missing from your regular skincare routine.
New Powerful-Strength Wrinkle Reducing Concentrate
When the first version of Powerful-Strength Wrinkle Reducing Concentrate was released with Kiehl's Dermatologist Solutions in 2005, it was formulated with 10.5% Vitamin C. For this latest release, Kiehl's chemists have stepped up the already powerful formula. The new PSLRC contains 12.5% Vitamin C, specifically 2% Vitamin Cg and 10.5% Pure Vitamin C. The formula helps to visibly reduce wrinkles and reduce the appearance of fine lines while improving skin radiance and texture. In addition to a higher concentration of vitamin C, the new PSLRC contains hyaluronic acid.
Overview of Powerful Wrinkle Reducing Concentrate
One of the first things I noticed about this vitamin C serum was its fresh citrus scent. Not only was it a welcome difference from the flavors of some of the other serums I've tried, it also helped create an instant association with vitamin C - it basically smelled like a glass of orange juice, but to my face.
For over a month, I have been swapping out my Vitamin C Serum for the new PSLRC formula every day, after cleansing my skin and before applying my SPF moisturizer. I have found that over time my skin has become more youthful - I'm just starting to notice some signs of aging around my forehead - more radiant and refined. Needless to say, the serum will not only replace the original PSLRC, but will also replace the vitamin C based product I used in my routine before.
Decide this year ahead of time and include vitamin C in your daily skin care routine.
Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Concentrate Wrinkle Reducing MSRP $62.
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