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“The Stretch-Mark Cream
Turned Anti-Wrinkle
Phenomenon!' 1 ”
In .» remarkable turn ol events,
arguably one of the strangest in the
history til cosmetics, women across
the country arc putting a stretch-mark
cream called StriVcctin-SD’ on their
face to dim-inish the appearance ol fine lines,
wrinkles, and crows' feet. And. if consumer
sales are any indication of a product's
effectiveness, StriVcctin-SD is nothing short
of a miracle. Women (as well as a growing
number of "Boomer" men) are buying so
much StriVcctin-Sl) that finding a tube at
your local cosmetic counter has become just
about impossible. Has everyone gone mad:
We 11... not really.
Scientific Breakthrough
or Dumb Luck?
Although SiriVcctin-SDs functional
components were already backed by clinical
trials documenting their ability to visibly
reduce the appearance of existing stretch
marks (prominent because of their depth,
length, discoloration, and texture)... the
success of StriYectin-Sl) as an anti-wrinkle
cream was "dumb luck." says Cima Ciav.
spokesperson for Klein-Becker. maker of
StriVcctin-SD.
"When we first handed out samples of tlx
StriXectin’ formula to employees and customers
as part of our market research, the sample mix's
were simply marked topical cream' with the lot
number underneath." Ms. Gay explains. "As tltc
samples were passed to friends and family, the
message became a little muddled and souk
people list'd this ’topical cream’ as a facial
moisturizer. As we began to receive feedback
from users, like I kx>k 10 years lounger’ and ‘My
crows’ feet have visibly disappeared.’ we knew we
had something more than Americas most
effective stretch-mark cream. Ilx point was
driven honx as store owners began reporting that
almost as many people were purchasing
StnVcctin as an anti-wrinkle cream .is were
Ixivmg it to reduce stretch marks."
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Dr. Daniel B. Mowrey. PhD. Klein-Becker’s
Director of Scientific Affairs, savs. “Clearly,
people were seeing results, hut we didn't have
a scientific explanation as to why this wrinkle
reduction was occurring. However, based on
the incredibly positive reports. I started using
it myself - applying StriXectin to my face
after shaving.” Dr. Mowrey adds. "On a
personal note, my wife tells me i haven’t
looked this gix»d in wars."
Dumb Luck Strikes Again!
I lion. on Tuesday, July 2. 21H)2. at a meeting
of the 20th World Congress of Dermatology
m Paris. I'lance, a series of studies detailing
the superior ivrinkle-rcducing properties of a
patented oligo-peptidc (called IXil-KTTKS)
versus retinol, vitamin C, and placebo on
"photo-aged skin" was presented. 1 "As luck
would have it," Dr. Mowrey states, “the
anti-wrinkle oligo-peptidc tested in the
breakthrough clinical trials turned out to be a
kev ingredient in the StriXectin cream.”
In the trials, subjects applied tlx' patented
peptide solution to the crows' feet area on one
side of the face, and a cream containing either
retinol, vitamin C. or a placebo to tlx* other side.
Subjects in the Pal-KTTKS/retinol study
applied the cream once a day for 2 months
and il>en twice a day for the next 2 months.
Using special image analysis, the study's
authors reported "significant improvement"
in the appearance of both overall skin tone
and unsightly wrinkles for those women
using the peptide solution.
Better yet, at tlx 2-month halfway point, tlx
peptide solution worked nearly 1.5 times faster
than retinol (in measured parameters), and
without tlx inflammation retinol often causes in
sensitive skin. As was expected, the results of the
remaining studies confirmed that the Pal-
KTTKS solution's effectiveness at reducing tlx
appearance of fine lines and wrinkles far
exceeded both vitamin ( and placebo.
A smoother. younger complexion, with less
irritation and faster results all without
expensive (and painful peels, implants, or
injections.
Better than Retinol
and Vitamin C, But Is
StriVectin-SD Better
THAN BOTULINUM TOXIN?
Dr. Nathalie Chevreau, PhD. RD,
Director of Women’s Health at Salt Like
City based Basic Research,* exclusive
distributor for Klein-Becker. explains,
"Leading dermatologists agree that
Botulinum Toxin is the preferred treatment
for glabellar lines, that tiny little space of
moderate to severe lines between the
eyebrows. But ever since it was discovered that
StriXectin could reduce the appearance of
fine lines, wrinkles, and crows’ feet... the kind
of fine lines, wrinkles, and crows’ feet that can
add 10-15 years to your appearance and
which costly medical treatments often leave
behind... skin-care professionals have been
tvcom-mcnding, and using. StriXVctin." In
fact, researchers believe non-invasivc
alternatives arc better, because. Dr. Chevreau
continues. “Topical creams and gels offer
gradual, continual results, while the effects of
injections, facial peels, and dermabrasions are
rougher on the skin and wear off."
In other words, Stri\Vctin-SD helps give
you a youthful, healthy, glowing complexion
faster than retinol, far superior to vitamin C,
and without irritation, needles, or surgery'.
Even better, many dermatologists and plastic
surgeons recommend StriVcctin in
conjunction with cosmetic procedures,
including Botulinum Toxin.
So. if you sec someone applying an anti
stretch mark cream to rheir face, don’t think
they’ve gone off the deep end... they may be
smarter than you think.
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or higlt-cnd supplement retailer. To lx absolutely
sure, you can order StnVectin-SD directly from
Klein-Becker at:
1-800-580-9331
or order online at
www.StriVectin.fom.
Since StriXVctm-SD was desigix’d as a stretch-mark
cream, it comes in a large. 6-ounce tube. At
$135.00. StriVectin-SD is mu cheap... Ihii when
used as a wrinkle cream, one tube will last approxi
mately six months. By the way, StnVcctin-SD is
backed In - Klein-Beckers money-back guarantee. It
Seri Wet in-Sf) doesn't make your skin look younger,
healthier, and more vibrant, simply return the
unused portion w'iilun 50 days for a full refiuxf...
no questions asked.
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