What is NightSkin?

Nightskin–a serum you gently apply to your skin before bed so it can work its magic overnight?  Or are you rubbing fiddy bucks into your pillow?

There are lots of fads out there.  Anti-aging products that claim will make all your dreams come true.  This one it seems works like the Tooth Fairy–at night.  Only it won’t leave a dollar under your pillow.

But perhaps it will give you something better?

I mean, can you really put a price on youthful skin?

NightSkin contains ingredients retinyl propionate and L-ascorbic acid(a form of vitamin C) that are quickly destroyed by their nemesis–the light.  However, when applied at night they remain activated, sinking deep into the lower levels of the skin where they effectively work to stimulate collagen and elastin while using their antioxidant power to kill free radical damage.

Here are the claims:

• Fades brown spots from view
• Reduces the appearance of wrinkles
• Stimulates collagen and elastin production
• Smooths, exfoliates and protects skin

How does NightSkin work?

The creator Dr. Arthur Perry, a board certified plastic surgeon, claims that moisturizers are actually bad for the skin, blocking the epidermis’ ability to produce it’s own moisture.  He stands behind NightSkin as the only product you will ever  need–applied one time at night– that will enable your skin to moisturize itself.  This is due to delivery of the highly effective ingredients in NightSkin below surface level to where it counts–and where it repairs and nourishes itself.

One application–before bed–and then sleep it off. 

Wake up to smoother, softer and younger-looking skin.

Does NightSkin have powerful anti-aging ingredients?

The NightSkin website does not provide a complete list of ingredient information.  It does however summarize on the active ingredients in NightSkin–

• Retinyl Propionate- this is a form of vitamin A which enzymes in the skin convert to retinoic acid.  Commonly known as retinol, Retinyl Propionate improves wrinkles, fine lines, skin tone and discoloration. 
• Glycolic Acid -gently but powerfully exfoliates the skin.  It removes the dead layer of skin on the face (that moisturizers contribute to) so your skin is smooth.  It also helps with collagen production and moisturizes the skin–from the inside out.
• L-Ascorbic Acid – a specialized form of vitamin C with super antioxidant power to fight free radical damage.  L-Ascorbic Acid also increases collagen production.
• Licorice Extract- a key compound in Licorice is glabridin, a natural skin brightener.  When used with the other ingredients in NightSkin, Licorice Extract is supposed to decrease brown skin pigmentation in the skin. 

NightSkin pros:

• Lots of positive, non-bias (from outside of the official website) testimonials
• Three quality ingredients that absorb below skin level and get the job done
• Bulk deals on NightSkin–buy more and save
• Created by a renowned, board certified plastic surgeon
• 30-day money back guarantee on ‘opened’ product
• Easy, one time daily application
• No need for additional moisturizers

NightSkin cons:

• Expensive at $49.95 for 1 oz
• No detailed ingredient list made available
• Can cause skin irritation
• No clinical study to support NightSkin despite Dr. Perry’s research report on key ingredients

How much does NightSkin cost?

$49.95 for one 1 oz bottle

$99.90 for two 1 oz bottles and get a third free

$99.90 for two 1 oz bottles and get a third free with FREE VITAMIN E CREAM-automatic AUTOSHIP PROGRAM

Is NightSkin worth trying?

I can honestly say I am intrigued.  I am a firm believer that good skin products must soak below the epidermis to be effective.  Surface ingredients do diddley.  NightSkin contains proven, top-rated anti-aging ingredients–and it’s true that retinol and vitamin C are pretty much useless (and too expensive to waste) ingredients when applied during the daytime.  Plus there’s the inconvenience of having to apply often heavy, pore-clogging sun block after daytime retinol treatments.

I really like the night time concept.

And testimonials are (mostly) all positive.

I believe I may just try this myself. 

After all I’m too old for the Tooth Fairy–and it’s been a while since anything nice was delivered to me over night. 

(Yeah–the honeymoon’s over.)