Progressive skincare gets a boost from cutting-edge technology and scientific data.

PENTAXYL's™ main ingredient, Matrixyl^®*, was originally sold for its wound-healing properties.  One particular combination of amino acids my be essential in preserving levels of these proteins, and it is available specifically as a topical supplement.  It's palmitoyl pentapeptide-e, otherwise known as Matrixyl^®. 

At the 20th World Congress of Dermatology in 2002, the results from 3 independent studies testing the effects of a topical cream containing Matrixyl^® over a long period of time were presented.

16 healthy women applied a regular cream to one side of their face and the same cream with Matrixyl^® to the other side.  The study was designed to run for 4 months, but there was a significant improvement in the Matrixyl^® side after only 2 months. 

Wrinkle depth ,length, volume and roughness were measured at the start of the test and at various intervals throughout the test.  The Matrixyl^® side showed positive results in ALL areas.

Amazingly, skin thickness increased 1.5 times faster with the Matrixyl^® cream over the standard cream.  The inflammatory side effects commonly seen with this type of thickening were not observed in the Matrixyl^® treated side.

Our skin is designed to rebuild itself since it is the largest of the body's organs and the most needed.  As we age, however, this regenerative process slows down and leaves many with fine lines, wrinkles and furrows and our skin can sag as well.

Another study presented at the 20th World Congress of Dermatology tested Matrixyl® on 49 women with photodamaged (sun-damaged) skin. This time, researchers paid specific attention to Matrixyl^®’s effects on the structure of collagen and elastin in the skin. Over a four-month period, the women who used Matrixyl^® had substantial improvements in wrinkle volume and skin texture. Furthermore, the amino acid triggered an increase in elastin and collagen levels in the women and enhanced the structure of the proteins as well. Researchers called it “a safe and potent alternative…in wrinkle repair” (Stein 2002a).

The most extensive of these studies presented at the world congress, however, came from Procter & Gamble Company. For 14 weeks, Matrixyl^® was tested in a randomized, double-blind, split-face study on 92 women ages 35 to 55 years. The women, who suffered from moderate to severe photodamaged skin, applied Matrixyl^® to one side of their faces and a standard cream to the other. They did this twice a day; the effects were measured every four weeks during the study. Results showed that the application of Matrixyl^® cream had significantly positive effects on facial lines and texture at every time interval. In addition, the women reported substantial satisfaction with the Matrixyl^® cream in self-assessment surveys (Stein 2002b).

PENTAXYL™ can decrease the thickness and depth of both main furrows and moderate wrinkles by increasing the collagen and protein production under the skin.

PENTAXYL's™ goal is to restore your skin to a more youthful appearance without needles, surgery or other drastic measures.

PENTAXYL™ with Matrixyl^® - a winning combination in the fight against wrinkles, stretch marks and aging skin.

*Pentaxyl™ is a registered trademark of Market America.

References

Stein, J. (2002a). “WCD: Palmitoyl pentapeptide challenges Retinol as a treatment for photo-aged skin.” July 3: www.pslgroup.com/dg/2177e6.htm.

Stein, J. (2002b). “WCD: Palmitoyl pentapeptide improves photo-aged skin.” Doctors Guide; July 2: www.docguide.com/news/content.nsf/news/8525697700573E1885256BEA00558F3D.