First Ingredient: Water
I was recommended to YG Labs by another esthetician as a reputable line for estheticians. So I called and got a catalog to take a look. But I was astounded when I looked at the ingredient lists where 90% of the products have their first ingredient as WATER.
I've always thought that water signaled that the product is weak and likely ineffective. Since water is not a good absorbent ingredient in skin care, all of the actives are basically swimming around in it; significantly diluted and not affecting change in the skin.
So then I decided to make sure this is correct and review it but I've been unable to confirm it. Can anyone confirm this OR correct me?
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Permalink Reply by coldsalineplexus on
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It just depends whether the performance ingredients are present at recommended (by the raw materials vendor) levels. So for example, Sederma states the recommended use level for Matrixyl 3000 (TM) as 3%-8%, and provides their studies to the product manufacturers at those levels. One might see a "20% Matrixyl Serum" (a line I carry actually makes one), but there is no evidence to suggest that the extra 12% is doing anything.
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Permalink Reply by Susan Bailey on
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It's not the first ingredient that determines if a product is effective or not, it's the percentage of effective ingredient per metered dose. Water may be less expensive than, say, aloe, but that doesn't mean it's less effective. YG Labs products are better than most, IMO.
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Permalink Reply by Marty Glenn on
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Samantha
This is an easier one then you think, but you have to look at it a little differently...
The object of the base is to deliver the active ingredient. If it is vitamin A or C or M - 3000, it doesn't really matter. The point is how can I make the base as simple as possible and still through all the distribution channels deliver a quality product? Obviously you cannot just deliver 3% or 5% or 10% of anything; it must have a base to make up the difference. Water is a part of that base and if its not water it would be a chemical of sorts so water might be the better choice in some cases.
But in the end this is the important part:
Over time water evaporates and the product thickens so if the manufacturer has not taken into account his mfgr process and supply chain the product could either be too wet or dry out pre-maturely. Other then that, water as number one or two or even three has nothing to do with the products effectiveness.
***Christine - M - 3000 is the gold standard in the industry and the tests related to its effectiveness are below:
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See this column here ----------------------
The chart above is from a report on the ingredient and the picture below is from the sales literature which clearly defines the percentages to be used. 20% in my professional opinion is only a marketing ploy and might even be false. Its a very expensive ingredient and 20% would put the price in a very high category.
I have an eye cream that retails for $500 and its 20% active but it contains 6 different actives including two different kinds of ceramides including 6% of the ingredient talked about here. You did not mention the product so I cannot say for sure but maybe check that out.
***"Invivo = live tissue
Marty
SkinCareScience.com
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Permalink Reply by Samantha Maline on
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Interesting! Okay. Thank you all for responding. I pick stuff up sometimes and don't remember where if there's proof. So I appreciate all the input.
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