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The Scoop: Skin Shield.(StriVectin Phase-2 Topical Anti-Oxidant)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)

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| January 01, 2009 | Morrill, Hannah | COPYRIGHT 2009 All rights reserved. Reproduced by permission of The Condé Nast Publications Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Byline: HANNAH MORRILL

WHAT IT IS: StriVectin Phase-2 Topical Anti-Oxidant. WHAT IT CLAIMS: Neutralizes free radicals, which can lead to lines and dark spots; minimizes existing damage. WHAT'S IN IT: BW-2 sulforaphane, an antioxidant complex derived from wasabi root and broccoli extract. (A study in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology found the complex to be 250 percent stronger than the potent antioxidant idebenone.) HOW IT WORKS: BW-2 sulforaphane stops free-radical reactions and combines with enzymes on the skin to help soften wrinkles, says the company. WHAT AN EXPERT SAYS: "The study only included one measure of efficacy, but I know of at least six others ...

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