Perricone MD is one of the most successful anti aging product lines created by a dermatologist, Nicholas Perricone, MD. Initially gaining audiences through being on Oprah, now you will see their products promoted through infomercials His latest product to hit the marketplace is called Cold Plasma. They say it will help with fine lines, puffiness, dark circles, redness, loss of elasticity, loss of hydration, and loss of brightness. Based on a 4-week independent consumer-user study, they found that 79% agreed that the product was better than any other product they have used, 93% felt the skin around their eyes looked brighter and healthier, and 88% noticed fine lines and wrinkles diminish.
Scientific-Backing of Ingredients
The main ingredients are glycerin as a moisturizer, glycolic acid to act as a chemical peel to help rejuvenate new skin cells, and peptides (Oligopeptide-17, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-3).along with retinyl palmitate, which are scientifically proven to rejuvenate photo-damaged skin.*
Proof Positive Before/After Photos
We could not find any before/after photos with this product.
User Experience and Complaints
The reviews were mixed regarding this product. Some had no results, and a few felt they received good benefits. Only 25% of those surveyed indicated they would buy again (perhaps because of the hefty price).
In the last 36 months, there were 3 BBB complaints filed against the company, Perricone MD. All complaints were resolved satisfactorily, giving Perricone MD an A- rating.
Guarantee
Perricone MD has a 45 day money back guarantee when you buy through their website at www.coldplasma.perriconemd.com
Price
You can buy the product from their website (including free bonuses and money back guarantee) for $95, or you can buy it for $86 from www.Amazon.com.
Conclusion
Perricone MD Cold Plasma has solid scientifically-backed ingredients, and a few positive user results. However, it is quite expensive and it does not have the longer money back guarantees that other brands carry. For those focused on wrinkle reduction, we recommend trying other top rated wrinkle creams.
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