If you are looking for high strength retinol skin care that doesn’t cost a fortune and delivers results then Green Cream is a great option.
Wherever you look online – green cream reviews show just what a loyal following it has.
It was developed by a leading New Orleans skin doctor – Nia Terezakis – who got great results using Vitamin A cream to treat her patients for a range of issues including the wrinkling and uneven skin tone that often goes with skin aging.
More than 17 years experience convinced Dr Terezakis that retinol was one of the few anti aging ingredients that worked provided it was used at a high level. The problem was the side effects – redness, swelling, peeling and rashes in the worst cases.
As she couldn’t find a suitable product on the market Terezakis developed her own using a unique delivery system – a polymer cooling gel. The result – she could use high strength retinol at levels that really worked without the irritation.
Nowadays Dr Terezakis is no longer involved in the company she set up to make Green Cream – Advanced Skin Technology. But the product has gone from strength to strength and has achieved something of a cult status in the skin care world.
The reason seems to be simple – according to reviews on skin care sites – it works. The fact that the cream is good value for money is an added bonus.
The product was developed primarily as an anti wrinkle cream aiming to refine and brighten skin tone, reduce fine lines, lighten discoloration and help pores look smaller. Because of the effectiveness of retinol products it is also good for treating light adult acne and eliminating breakouts.
The great thing is thatbuy Green Cream and you get what is really a professional skin care product direct without the need to visit a dermatologist. The cream is still limited in sale in that it is sold almost exclusively by derm controlled skin care sites like SkinCareRX and in professional offices rather than being a true over the counter (OTC) skin care line. But you get all the benefits of professional skin care in a cream you can order online if you want to.
Whilst it is quite a strong green color – the cream is actually a gel which is water based so that the retinol is kept fresh and released into the skin on application to work its magic.
Some users actively dislike the color of the gel and the fact that it is achieved by adding coloring agents. Whether this bothers you or not – rest assured the agents used are in themselves safe – if uneccessary – and approved for use in a topical cream.
“I love Dr. Terezakis and her green cream. She recommended I use it, so I did over a year ago. I have turned this product on to all of my family and friends and they all love it. It is great for any age!! my mom and i both use it. It is great for wrinkles and acne….your skin will look better in just a little bit of time, but you have to continue with it every day”Review on SkinCareRX
Like all retinol formulations – Green Cream is best applied at night as vitamin A can be degraded by daylight. Like similar products it works by building and strengthening collagen in the skin.
The cream also stimulates exfoliation to get rid of dead skin cells without any messy scrubbing which helps smooth the skin. Skin tone is evened out by repairing tiny blood vessels near the skins surface which reduces sun damage and hyperpigmentation.
Although Green Cream was originally developed as an anti wrinkle cream – it has been taken up by many acne sufferers because it works for less serious cases. The makers, Advanced Skin Technology, are now actively working on a specific high strength acne cream which will be even more powerful.
Despite its unique delivery system and the cooling, calming ingredients like cucumer extract and aloe vera gel – Green Cream can still cause some reactions if you leap in at the deep end.
For this reason there are three levels – as with any good retinol skin care. Level 3 (0.3%) is the mildest for the more sensitive skin types or if you have never used any form of retinol before. Level 6 (0.6%) is where most users start – you get used to the cream and should see improvements in general skin health.
Level 9 (0.9%) contains what the makers claim is the strongest Retinol available without a prescription. This is stated on the website and repeated by SkinCareRX on their informative page about Green Cream. What they should be saying is that it is one of the strongest retinol over the counter products available. SkinCeuticals excellent maximum strength Refining Night Cream has 1% retinol and a good delivery system to ensure it remains active on contact with your skin.
Buying Green Cream online is a safe option if you shop with a good derm site like SkinCareRx – you get detailed guidance provided for free on applying and using the cream plus great refund and shipping terms. User reviews are 5 star with many positive comments especially for the maximum strength product.
Results build over time and you need to invest 2-4 months to see the best outcomes depending on your skin and the problems you want to address. Some people report results a lot quicker but be patient and don’t rush – in my experience if you get a reaction to a retinol product results will take a lot longer to achieve.
In terms of price level – Green Cream is an affordable retinol product comparable to Afirm 3x both of which sit just a bit below the Skinceutical retinol line. Judging by reviews and the success of the product in the last few years – this is an excellent anti wrinkle cream which users love.
About Eileen