Some say it helps hydrate, lending that glow for which so many of us strive.
But just what is progeline?
Where does it come from?
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And can it really do it all?
How often can you use it:It can be used daily.
Works well with:There aren’t any available studies to show interactions with other ingredients.
Dont use with:This ingredient hasn’t been proven to interact with other ingredients.
What Is Progeline Cream?
It is an ingredient byLucas Meyer Cosmeticsand is described as a biomimetic peptide derived from Elafin.
According to Romanowski, glycerin, dextran, and water work as moisturizers and carrier ingredients in the formula.
And as for the last ingredient mentioned, Sivak explains that trifluoroacetyl-tripeptide-2 is a fluorinated peptide.
Moisturizers themselves are effective at addressing signs of aging."
“It could be completely harmless, or it could cause cancer.
That is why testing is done on drug products.
It is probably fine, but without testing, you’re able to only guess.”
“Dextran is inert.
Water and glycerin are part of our daily lives,” she says.
“Fluorinated peptides are not.
So you could say that people who sell progeline are experimenting on the people who buy these products.”
As Romanowski explained earlier, moisturizers on their own are effective at addressing the signs of aging.
And the best part?
All are fairly inexpensive, easy to find, and significantly impact skin moisturization.
According to Sivak, quercetin and fisetin are also two ingredients to seek out for their anti-aging benefits.
As a hydrating ingredient, progeline cream moisturizes the skin.
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