Comparison of anti-wrinkle supplements
To summarize the concepts expressed in the "general article" anti-wrinkle supplements "and guide the consumer towards the choice of an effective product, we report the comparison between two anti-wrinkle supplements on the market: Innéov ANTI-AGE CELLULAIRE and X115 New Generation Skin Care.
More than on the direct comparison between the two supplements, we invite you to focus on the list of their respective ADVANTAGES / STRENGTHS and GAPS; by doing so, the reader will be able to acquire various criteria to objectively evaluate the quality of an anti-wrinkle supplement. Once made his own, the same criteria will guide him towards more conscious choices and evaluations also towards other anti-wrinkle diet products.
Ingredients: hesperidin extracted from orange, bulking agents (cellulose, calcium phosphates), stabilizer (acetylated starch adipate), anti-caking agents (polyvinylpyrrolidone, magnesium salts of fatty acids, silicon dioxide), glazing agents (hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose, talc , shellac, hydroxypropyl cellulose), vitamin C, selenium yeast, medium chain triglycerides, dye (E120)
Gold Capsules: Polygonum Extract (Polygonum Cuspidatum Siebold & Zucc. root, 95% Resveratrol), Lipoic Acid, Echinacea Extract (Echinacea angustifolia A.D. root, Echinacoside 4%), Olive extract (Olea europaea L. fruits, Biopolyphenols 30%), Cocoa extract (Theobroma cacao L. seeds, Flavonoids 45%), Vitamin E 25%, (Tocotrienols and total tocopherols 25%). Excipients: Sunflower oil, Glycerin monostearate, Sunflower lecithin. Casing: Gelatin, Glycerin, Candurin Silver Luster, Black Iron oxide, Titanium dioxide.
Silver capsules: Hydrolyzed marine collagen, Hyaluronic acid, Calcium ascorbate (79% Vitamin C). Excipients: Sunflower oil, Glycerin monostearate, Sunflower lecithin. Shell: Gelatin, Glycerin, Candurin Gold Luster, Brown Iron Oxide, Black Iron Oxide.
of which:
Chondroitin Sulfate
Glucosamine
Max. 40 mg (+/- 3%)
Max. 24 mg (+/- 2%)
Max. 80 mg (+/- 3%)
Max. 48 mg (+/- 2%)
Anti-Age Cellulaire is a food supplement that helps fight the damage caused by free radicals on body and skin cells and protect cell constituents *.
* In line with the positive assessments of the EFSA (European Food Safety Authority): selenium and Vitamin C help protect cell constituents from oxidative damage
X115 New Generation Skin Care is a food supplement based on resveratrol, lipoic acid, echinacea, bio-polyphenols from olive trees, flavonoids from cocoa beans, tocotrienols, vitamin C, collagen and hyaluronic acid, ingredients useful for the antioxidant function and to support trophism. of the skin.
2 tablets per day to be taken with a meal
It is recommended to take, swallowing them with water, 4 capsules a day, divided into two gold capsules for breakfast and two gray capsules one "hour before night rest.
In case of prolonged use it is necessary to consult a doctor. Do not use the product in case of liver or kidney disease, pregnant and under 14 years of age unless after hearing the doctor's opinion. Supplements are not intended as a substitute for a varied diet. Keep out of the reach of children under 3 years of age.Keep in a cold and dry place.
Store at a controlled temperature; avoid exposure to localized heat sources and sunlight, avoid contact with water. The expiry date refers to the product correctly stored, in unopened package. Keep out of the reach of children under three years of age. Do not take during pregnancy, lactation and under 14 years. Supplements are not intended as a substitute for a varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. Contains soy and fish derivatives. GMO free. Free from BSE-TSE. Preservative free. Without sweeteners
- Vegetable gelatin capsules (suitable for vegetarians)
- Packaging in blister packs to preserve the product from oxidation
- "Waxed" tablets to protect the active ingredients from oxidation
- Synergistic action of three different antioxidants
- Stimulating effect of vitamin C on collagen synthesis
- Affordable price
- Contains no artificial preservatives or sweeteners
- Regularly notified to the Ministry of Health
- Guarantee of a prestigious manufacturing company
- Also marketed in pharmacies (possibility of receiving an opinion from the pharmacist, also regarding interactions with other therapies in progress)
- Soft, oil-based capsules coated with gelatin: easier swallowing and better stability of antioxidants over time, especially lipophilic ones, with less reduction of post-production antioxidant power (during the production process, traditional tablets, due to mechanical friction of the powders against the mechanical parts, undergo a thermal rise which leads to a greater decay of the thermolabile active ingredients)
- Packaging in blister packs to preserve the product from oxidation
- Synergistic action of eight different antioxidants
- Stimulating effect of vitamin C on collagen synthesis
- Contains no artificial preservatives or sweeteners
- Regularly notified to the Ministry of Health
- Specifies on the label the antioxidant power detected on the post-production sample (very important clarification since the production processes can heavily reduce the antioxidant power of raw materials)
- The antioxidant power per daily dose (expressed in ORAC units) is equivalent to that which, according to the US Department of Agriculture, should characterize the daily diet.
- Presence of clinical studies to support the anti-wrinkle efficacy of this specific product, available on the company website
- Use of plant extracts standardized in the active ingredients characterizing the anti-wrinkle supplement
- Designed for the joint use of a synergistic cosmetic that topically reproposes many of the anti-aging active ingredients present in the supplement
- Contains both antioxidants and structural molecules, such as collagen and hyaluronic acid; it can therefore be defined as a complete anti-wrinkle supplement
- Contains hydrolyzed marine collagen (hydrolysis improves the bioavailability of the ingredient while the fish origin avoids the danger of contracting mad cow disease)
- Particularly comprehensive information leaflet and website on the properties of this anti-wrinkle supplement and on the correct methods of use. The website in particular, is not limited to the commercial promotion of the product by bothering big words and unrealizable promises, but illustrates in detail its properties and proofs. of effectiveness
- Excellent cost / quality ratio (ratio established on the basis of the quantity and type of active ingredients and the production technologies adopted)
- Also sold in pharmacies
- Presence on the web of positive reviews from satisfied customers
- It includes detailed information on the list of allergens present on the label
- Absence of indications on any allergens present in the product or on the absence of gluten
- The price, in itself affordable, is not so advantageous if compared to the average cost of raw materials and the exploitation of the production technologies adopted.
- Absence of indications on the antioxidant power of the product measured in vitro or in vivo
- Absence of references to directly available clinical studies that confirm the anti-wrinkle efficacy of the product
- Absence of structural macromolecules such as collagen and hyaluronic acid
- Not suitable for the vegan diet due to the presence of the E120 cochineal dye derived from an insect
- It does not specify the presence or absence of gluten
- High price (average if you consider that it is two supplements in one product, excellent if you consider the quality / price ratio)
- Not suitable for the diet of vegans and vegetarians due to the presence of fish collagen
- Contains synthetic dyes (necessary to visually distinguish the tablets in order to take them at the right time)
- Although it does not contain gluten, the company does not guarantee its total absence due to a possible cross-contamination in the biotechnological production of hyaluronic acid.
- Not suitable for people allergic to fish or soy proteins
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