Cellex-C Eye Contour Gel
Product Overview
A cell biologist at the University of Wisconsin named Lorraine Meisner started Cellex-C. She literally started creating her first facial cream formulas in her kitchen in 1986. At the time, she had become aware that most women over the age of 30 were failing to get the right kind of therapy for their wrinkles or fine lines because the most popular products at the time all contained Retin-A. While Retin-A does have a beneficial effect on the skin, it is truly meant to be used by women much younger, since it causes sensitivity to the sun and does not have any effect on wrinkles that already exist.
This was why, Ms. Meisner, created Cellex-C, which is based on the scientific discovery that vitamin C is connected to production of collagen in the skin. Based on her success with the original Cellex-C formula for wrinkles, Meisner’s company now offers several treatments, including a specific product for the eye called Eye Contouring Gel.
The Eye Contour Gel combines the Cellex-C Serum along with other compounds known for their positive effect on the eye area, including Chamomile Extract (which helps soothe puffiness), Hyaluronic Acid (for moisture retention) and Aloe (for accelerated healing). Thus, it is conceivable that those using the formula on the skin near their eyes will likely see fewer wrinkles and crow’s feet, as well as a reduction in puffiness.
Like most of the other products in the Cellex-C line, Eye Contour Gel contains the company’s patented blend of Ascorbic Acid (the natural form of vitamin C) along with the amino acid tyrosine and the mineral zinc. Most of the research on this combination of components was conducted by the company’s lead scientist, Dr. Steven Traikovich. Dr. Traikovich found that 84.2% of those who used the Patented Vitamin C combination (known as Cellex-C Serum) noticed diminished wrinkles after one month of use. This is indeed impressive.
Price: $70
The Good
- Cellex-C Eye Contour Gel claims to reduce wrinkles.
-The site contains before and after photos which are dramatic and convincing.
- The components used are impressive.
The Bad
- There is no statistics on actual effects on eye area problems like puffiness, crow’s feet and dark circles.
- There is no ingredient that can work for diminishing dark circles.
- No free trial offered;
- Product is quit expensive which costs $70 a bottle
Dos And Don’ts
Cellex-C Eye Contour Gel formula was not developed to brighten dark circles, so those looking for this benefit would probably have to choose another product.
The Web site for Cellex-C is rather simple and clear. It contains some useful information about the beginning of the company, as well as some impressive before/after photos gathered from Dr. Traikovich’s famous “half-face” studies. But most of the content seems to focus on Cellex-C and its anti-wrinkle effects. While the 84.2% statistic is impressive, other measures such as discoloration (31.6%) and skin tone (26.3%) were less impressive. Unfortunately, no statistics are available on Eye Counter Gel’s specific effects on the eye area skin.
Final Comment
Most of the products in the Cellex-C line will produce several positive effects for the skin, especially those meant to address wrinkles on the overall face area. However, the company does not list any specific data for its Eye Counter Gel, coupled with the fact that the formula does not address dark circles.
So you can go for the product if you want.