Overview
As we age, collagen levels in the skin decline and the skin loses its natural support system. This leads to wrinkles and fine lines. Hydroxatone is a product created by one Dr. Fiorillo, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon who has many articles, books, and textbooks attributed to him. Dr. Fiorillo is also a co-founder of the Rockland Plastic Surgery Center, as well as the high-end Escape Medi Spa located in New York.
Hydroxatone was created to address wrinkles at their core and help them disappear over time. Hydroxatone is billed by the manufacturers as an alternative to Botox, which Hydroxatone claims is laden with side effects. It’s certainly true that many people don't like the injections associated with Botox, which can be both painful, time consuming and expensive.
By using some of the most popular wrinkle fighting compounds and not including oils, dyes and waxes that can clog your pores, Hydroxatone claims that with daily use, your skin will be much smoother and younger looking in a short amount of time. Hydroxatone comes in a 4-step product system that includes a Gentle Milk Cleanser, Balancing Toner, Anti-Wrinkle Treatment, and Instant Facelift.
Product Details
The four products that make up the Hydroxatone system work together to clean and tone your skin before you actually apply the wrinkle fighters. The Instant Facelift consists of pads that you apply to your face for 20 minutes and are intended as a great quick fix, while the Anti-Wrinkle Treatment works on your skin over the long term. Hydroxatone does contain numerous proven wrinkle fighters such as Matrixyl 3000, argireline, and hyaluronic acid, as well as some anti-oxidants such as grape seed extract that may be beneficial in the anti-aging area.
This 4-step system claims to decrease wrinkle depth and volume by 68%, increase your skin's firmness and thickness, and increase your natural collagen synthesis. There is a free 2-month supply available that you can try out for the price of shipping.
The Good
- Very thorough website that lists a lot of product information and a full list of ingredients.
- Money back guarantee.
- Some of the Hydroxatone products contain Matryxil 3000.
The Bad
- This is a fairly new company that isn't well established yet.
- No clinical trials are posted on the official website.
- The 4-step process may be too much of a hassle for some people.
- Maintaining a product regimen that includes so many steps could become quite expensive.
The Bottom Line
Hydroxatone is yet another product in the long line of “Botox alternatives”, but it is nice to see one with good return policies as well as a free trial. While the system does contain some sophisticated wrinkle-fighting ingredients, the price of $170 may be too much for many consumers to pay on a regular basis so it may be worth looking around for something a bit cheaper.