Prevage is a skin care product released in 2004 by high-profile cosmetic juggernaut Elizabeth Arden and pharmaceutical giant Allergen Inc. Prevage is a topical antioxidant cream that, if applied, greatly enhances the skin’s restorative abilities, visibly reducing fine lines and wrinkles, as well as preventing skin aging.
How it works
Idebenone is a term well known to pharmacists and skin care enthusiasts who has been following dermatology news in the past few decades. Many skin care companies describe this substance as a cutting-edge miracle. It mimics a therapeutic coenzyme Q10 (or CoQ10). This vitamin-like compound is found on all aerobic organisms, and is primarily used to facilitate energy production.
Coincidentally, CoQ10 is also an effective antioxidant. Dermatologists synthesized this substance with other products in hopes to create a more potent skin care agent. One of the results is Idebenone.
This product is approved as safe and effective, and is responsible for Prevage’s optimal performance in skin rejuvenation. Basically, idebenone takes out old and damaged skin cells, and nourishes them with new, more durable cells. The result is younger and firmer looking skin.
Aside from the functional effects of Prevage, it also protects your skin with one of the highest Environmental Protection Factor (EPF) in the market. This protects you from skin stress agents such as pollution, and the sun. Ultimately, it not only improves what your skin looks like; it also maintains the radiant glow of youth.
Other ingredients of Prevage include kinetin, lipoic acid, as well as vitamins C and E. These agents are found on similar anti-aging creams such as Kinerase, Nivea and N.V. Perricone products, doubling the power of Prevage.
Side-effects and Drawbacks
While it is currently gathering nearly perfect reviews from Allure and other beauty magazines, Prevage has also gained recognition as an Elizabeth Arden product, as it represents the cosmetic company’s commercial grade.
However, despite its growing popularity with consumers, it cannot be bought over the counter. Idebenone has just been recently added to the list of cosmetic products, and it has not been fully credited as a product with a long term anti-aging effect. Additionally, some consumers reported severe allergic reactions to the cream, such as swelling and rashes. Because of this, one has to consult with a cosmetic dermatologist before a prescription is made.
Another drawback would be its price tag of $98 to $155 for a product that only serves one function. Modern reviewers commented that this may not be something the “average” consumer will opt for. One must decide whether the benefits of such a product are worth the relatively high cost.