SkinCeuticals Launches Wrinkle-Modulating Peptide Serum

SkinCeuticals has launched P-TIOX, a new peptide serum designed to reduce the appearance of contraction lines and reveal “glass skin” radiance. The serum offers advanced wrinkle modulation, improved skin smoothness and radiant skin, according to the brand.

SkinCeuticals says the serum is its biggest launch to-date.

Inspired by Neurotoxin Injections

Inspired by the effects of neurotoxin injections and the new “microtox” trend, P-TIOX features a patent-pending blend of advanced peptides “amplified by synergistic actives” to reduce the appearance of nine types of contraction lines and reveal visibly smooth, radiant skin on all skin types and tones.

The formula is physician-tested to complement neurotoxin injections and is effective on its own to achieve needle-free wrinkle correction without the aid of professional injectables, according to SkinCeuticals.

Key ingredients include Advanced Peptide Complex (with 2% acetyl hexapeptide-8 and 2% dipeptide diaminobutyroyl), inspired by the effects of neurotoxin injections to help reduce the appearance of contraction lines; and Glass Skin Complex (with 5% polyhydroxy acid, 5% niacinamide an 1% laminaria extract), which maximizes hydration while gently exfoliating to improve texture and radiance.

Clinical Study Results

In one week, the formula is said to visibly improves skin smoothness, refines the look of pores, and reveals glass skin radiance; and in in 12 weeks, it visibly reduces 9 types of contraction lines, even those neurotoxin injections do not treat, according to SkinCeuticals. (Protocol: A 12-week, single center clinical study was conducted on 82 females with Fitzpatrick type I-VI, (52% of subjects with sensitive skin), ages 34-65 and mild to moderate wrinkles, fine lines, pore appearance, rough skin texture evaluated by dermatologist. After cleansing, P-TIOX was applied twice daily in the morning and evening followed by a standard moisturizer and sunscreen (AM). Subjects were asked to avoid application of any topical products to the face for at least 2 days prior to baseline. Efficacy evaluations were conducted at baseline, week 1, week 2, week 4, week 8 and week 12.)

“As pioneers in integrated skincare, our goal was to deliver an innovation that pairs perfectly with the leading in-office treatment, neurotoxin injectables,” states Angela Hildebrand, general manager of SkinCeuticals U.S. “Our physician partners are thrilled. It’s great for their injectable patients and also for those who are looking for similar anti-aging benefits, but not ready for an injection treatment.”

According to SkinCeuticals Partner Physician Dr. Rosalyn George, P-TIOX is “clinically proven to reduce the look of 9 types of contraction lines, even in areas of the face that neurotoxin injections are not traditionally used to treat. Moreover, it improves skin texture and radiance in just one week of use to achieve an overall smooth, glass-like complexion – whether you’re getting neurotoxin injections or not.”

Use apply 4-6 drops of the product twice daily after using an antioxidant serum and follow with moisturizer and sunscreen in the morning.

P-TIOX is available for $148 at partner skincare professionals nationwide and through SkinCeuticals.com.