Nowadays, whether it’s an in-office procedure, science-backed skin care or an at-home device, one thing is for certain across skin-care consumers everywhere: skin lifting is a top priority. Be it the natural sagging and skin laxity that comes with age or the change in skin texture and elasticity associated with weight loss, there are dozens of reasons to seek out an instant lift, and luckily the innovative over-the-counter skin-care products today make next-level lifting at-home more than just a fantasy. Enter SkinCeuticals’ A.G.E. Interrupter Ultra Serum ($185)—the latest breakthrough in skin-lifting technology, designed specifically to tighten four key problem areas including the forehead, cheeks, jaw line, and neck, for a more visibly sculpted appearance.
SkinCeuticals’ New “Visible Lift in a Bottle” Innovation
Rigorous clinical testing and a keen awareness of the evolving aesthetic need of in-office patients are at the heart of everything cult-classic and doctor-loved brand SkinCeuticals does, and their brand-new innovation is no exception. A.G.E. Interrupter Ultra Serum was developed to address visible signs of intrinsic aging, particularly those related to glycation—such as collagen degradation, skin laxity, and firmness loss. Though not designed specifically for GLP-1 users, the experts at SkinCeuticals recognized an opportunity to better understand its effects on skin in the context of rapid weight loss and visible volume loss.
“As a dermatologist, I’ve seen a significant rise in patients using GLP-1 medications,” says New York dermatologist Bradley Glodny, M.D. “While these medications can be transformative for metabolic health and weight loss, a major side effect of this type of rapid weight loss often includes the loss of subcutaneous fat, leading to considerable volume loss in unwanted areas such as the cheeks, midface, temples, jawline and neck.” As a result, Dr. Glodny has noticed an increased skin laxity and “an overall more hollow prematurely aged appearance,” amongst patients, which is exactly where the A.G.E. Interrupter Ultra Serum comes into play.
SkinCeuticals’ new hero serum was evaluated as part of a regimen (including A.G.E. Interrupter Advanced and ultrasound procedure) in a clinical study on GLP-1 patients to address key skin-care concerns. However, A.G.E. Interrupter Ultra Serum’s benefits span far beyond just GLP-1 related issues. “While this serum is a great tool for addressing volume-related skin laxity from weight loss, it is also effective for those experiencing sagging skin due to the normal aging process,” Dr. Glodny says. “As we age, the structural proteins in our skin, collagen and elastin, decline, in addition to glycation stiffening our skin and making it more fragile and less youthful. This serum targets those mechanisms of aging directly, making it a versatile product for firming aging skin.”
A New Approach to Skin Aging: Tackling Skin Laxity Through Glycation Mitigation
So, how does A.G.E. Interrupter Ultra Serum address these new concerns in skin care? Suitable for use on any skin tone or skin type, “A.G.E. Interrupter Ultra Serum by SkinCeuticals improves skin tautness and elasticity and has been clinically proven to stimulate four layers of collagen while protecting new fibers from glycation to deliver remarkable improvement in skin tightness,” says Dr. Glodny. “While using A.G.E. Interrupter Ultra Serum patients will experience more firmness and reduced skin laxity leading to an overall more youthful and rejuvenated appearance.”
What is glycation, you may be asking? “Glycation is a process where excess sugar molecules bind to proteins like collagen and elastin, causing them to stiffen, weaken, and break down over time,” Dr. Glodny begins. “It is a major but often over looked cause of skin aging, leading to dullness, wrinkles and loss of firmness.” Attacking lax skin from the root cause, A.G.E. Interrupter Ultra Serum was formulated specifically to neutralize the glycation process, using a first-to-market blend of glycation combatting ingredients like 30 percent Proxylane, 4.6 percent Wild Fruit Flavonoids, 0.1 percent Rhamnose, and 0.5 percent Gentiana Lutea Root Extract.
In-Office Treatments and A.G.E. Interrupter Ultra Serum
In addition to honing in on the developing needs of consumers, SkinCeuticals always keeps the most sought-after cosmetic treatments in mind when developing new formulas to ensure the most effective, two-factor approach to skin rejuvenation. “This serum pairs nicely with in-office skin-tightening treatments such as Ultrasound-based devices, and has even been physician-tested for safety and efficacy with these treatments,” Dr. Glodny explains. While not clinically tested with these treatments, Dr. Glodny also recommends it “as a part of post-procedure care for RF microneedling, radiofrequency skin tightening and biostimulatory injectables such as Sculptra and Radiesse.”
