By Carol DempsonMay 19, 2013
Strivectin HS
Strivectin HS is a product that is supposedly a hydro-thermal deep wrinkle serum. It is supposedly meant to promote dermal-epidermal junction integrity, whatever that is supposed to mean, to essentially reduce wrinkles and reduce enlarged pores. They claim it is a penetrating complex to help you to give your skin the look you want.
History of Strivectin HS
Produced by Klein Becker, Strivectin HS comes from a long history of worthless products. These products have been around for longer than just about anybody else, and they are literally famous for producing low grade products priced over $100 on a general basis, even though ironically they sell through grocery stores and low grade pharmacies such as Walgreens.
Benefits
They have a short formula, which is nice, and they have one peptide. But it’s in a small amount, and realistically only one peptide will not have the total effect that you are looking for, even in a higher amount unless it is SynColl or some other extra impressive product. The rest of their ingredients are at best fillers, at worst harmful industrial grade preservatives.
Possible side effects
Likely side effects of Strivectin HS include redness, irritation, burning, itching, flaking, burning sensations, dry skin, rash, inflammation, sensitivity to the sun, peeling, and dryness.
Conclusion
We would not recommend using Strivectin HS. It doesn’t give you the effects you are looking for, and it has only one active ingredient in a small and insignificant amount to say the least. It doesn’t do anything for your skin, and it will likely only damage your skin, actually making your wrinkles more prevalent and prominent.
Johanne Howard Says:
Strivectin HS caused me a very serious and painful rash on my face, burning and itching, flaking, inflammation and more wrinkles around my lips, as described on your informative web site. I have been suffering with this for over two weeks now. My doctor told me I have been suffering from chemical burns. Going out in the sun was rarely a problem for me but Now I am extremely sun sensitive and suffered for days after only sitting for ten minutes out in the sun.
My doctor said that this may last for six weeks because she herself experienced this kind of cosmetic chemical burn. My lips have been swollen for two weeks and extremely dry which has never happened to me before. I am so surprised by this strong reaction to Strivectin HS, I was trying to find what was causing this and now it is evident, I have used 75% of the bottle and I just threw the rest away. This is an insane and dangerous product.
April 1, 2013 at 10:31 am
Sierra Cotton Says:
I also experienced a painful itchy rash on my neck from the neck cream and a nasty painful rash on my face where I used the Strivectin HS!!! Only used three times and bam!! I am two days since the reaction occurred and have taken antihistimines (OTC) and applied Benadryl cream as well as zinc cream to try an alleviate the reaction. I am returning and will never use this product line again!!!!! Needless to say I have not reapplied any product. My skin feels thickened and what were fine lines are now deep wrinkles with thick discolored skin. I sure hope this settles down soon – my face is swollen and appears like I have a burn. Applying cool packs helps some as the rash is hot to the touch!
May 1, 2013 at 11:16 pm