Sunday, February 24, 2013

the woes of aging


I have never owned a wrinkle cream… and before a year ago, I had no interest in them.  Then something happened.  It seemed like my face aged exponentially in just a couple year's time.  To the point that, for a while, all I could see was my new wrinkles when I saw a picture of myself.  Then I noticed my eyelids were starting to sag.

What?!

I'm not yet thirty, why are my eyelids sagging?! Maybe this is normal.  And maybe everybody goes through this aging crisis and overreacts a wee bit.  I don't know, but I certainly did.  (And still do a little every time we have family photos taken. :/)

I immediately started looking into anti-wrinkle products, but was put off by the prices and the overwhelming amount of available products, options and active ingredients - retinol, acids, tea extracts, etc.  Because I was overwhelmed with my options and was afraid to pay a large chunk of money for something that may or may not work, I purchased nothing.

A year later (last month), I was offered the opportunity to test and review StriVectin-SD™ Intensive Concentrate for Stretch Marks & Wrinkles.  Yes, please.
Only StriVectin formulas have a patented, clinically-proven NIA-114 molecule that powers up skin to help repair damage and fight off all visible signs of aging for a youthful look and feel. StriVectin has 30 patents and 25 years of biological research to back up their claims. Find out more about StriVecton on their website.
I started using it about three weeks ago.  The label suggests using it morning and night, and after two weeks you should notice a smoothing out of your skin. That's where I am.  

I haven't yet noticed diminished wrinkles or fine lines, but I have noticed my skin looking less ashy, my pores on my cheeks becoming less noticeable and a healthy glow to my skin when I'm sans makeup.  (Wrinkles and stretch marks aren't supposed to visibly diminish until eight weeks of consistent use.  But that seems like the standard for all wrinkle creams.) Every night before and after I wash my face, I find myself doing the forehead "wrinkle check" to see if they're diminishing.
True story:  I was getting ready one morning last week and had just finished washing my face when Zac said, "Your skin is looking really good… and I don't usually notice things like that." I think that says it all… my husband of all people noticed my skin was looking better.

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148 comments:

  1. I'm 60 and have freckles. so my skin tone is very uneven and starting to get a bit "saggy". it's kind of scary because it happened almost overnight. I will give strivectin a try!

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  2. I have this little tiny tube I received as a sample and I have been using it on my stretch marks and have already seen improvements. I would love to get some more so I can use it other places too and see what results that has.

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  3. Starting to see those fine lines and wrinkles pop up......sheesh!

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  5. I feel like I'm starting to see lots of tiny wrinkles around my eyes now. I'm 26; I thought this wouldn't happen until I was 50 or more!

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  7. I can sadly relate! I try not to look too close, but catch myself doing the "wrinkle check" too! Would love to try this product out!
    (cute pics too, btw!)

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  8. I'm starting to see wrinkles and fine lines around my eyes and mouth - not fun at all! I'd love to give this a try!

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  9. Wrinkles...my greatest fear. Yes please!!

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  10. Wrinkles seem to happen overnight! This would be great to try!

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  11. I have always wanted to try Strivectin, but haven't done so because of the price. However after turning 30 last year and starting a family, my face is aging more rapidly. Thanks for your review, maybe I will give it a shot afterall!

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  13. Thanks for the giveaway! I have wanted to try Strivectin, but didn't want to spend the money if results weren't good. Loved your review.

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  14. I think I will try Strivectin. Haven't tried it yet but hope to find it soon. Thank you for your review. I always read reviews before purchasing something like this, to see if it really works.
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  15. I am the exact same as you. I really want to use an anti-wrinkle product and know that I should, but the price tag of most of them and the difficulty of deciding which one will work makes me keep putting it off. I'd love some cash to try something out!
    Thanks

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  16. Thanks for the revie and giveaway! I'be been wanting to try Strivectin but the price was little over my budget.

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  17. I'm 37 and in the last year I have really noticed a lot of changes in my skin (not good ones). My skin is extremely dry and I think that is making the aging process worse. My skin tone looks uneven and I am getting fine lines around my eyes and forehead. Ugh! I need help to turn around the damage I did to my skin in my teens and twenties (can you say tanning beds?)

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  19. I gained a lot of weight with my 3 pregnancies so I have a lot of stretch marks. I'd be interested in seeing how this ingredient treats stretch marks.

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  21. I like the gentle, continual exfoliation the NIA-114 does to the skin. It's easier on the skin
    for those like me with sensitive skin and who cannot use harsher chemical exfoliants. Softens lines and clarifies the skin.
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  23. I think that what you said made a ton of sense. However, consider this,
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  24. I would love to try this product. At 62, I am past torturing myself with the wrinkle test though. LOL

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  25. I am interested in trying this on my stretch marks to see how it works

    elena150980@yahoo.com

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  26. https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/306140044954071041

    elena150980@yahoo.com

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  27. I am interested in seeing how well it works to firm my skin

    Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

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  28. Tweeted:

    https://twitter.com/Giveawayhog/status/306140400127705088

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  29. At 41 I am now really starting to see my skin change and have been hypersensitive to it. I am hoping to find a balance between aging gracefully and using every product available to fight it ;)

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  30. was just thinking about switching up my skincare regimen
    thanks!

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  31. Hate to burst everyone's bubble- wrinkles cannot be eliminated with a cream.
    Do the research... and then just ask a dermatologist.
    Best advice: Be glad that you are aging...the alternative is not very attractive.

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  32. I am interested to see if it would help my laugh line wrinkles.
    reklaw422 at hotmail dot com

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  33. In the last six months I have noticed changes and wrinkles in my face and have been having a hard time accepting it! I would love to prevent more wrinkles from coming or see if this product could help my skin look better.

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  34. I would love to try this on my stretch marks too! :)

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  35. I tweeted:

    https://twitter.com/designstash/status/306209488061485057

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  36. I love how it is supposed to repair damage....I would love to see if it would do that for my sun damaged skin and for my surgery scar.

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  37. I am always on the lookout for a great wrinkle cream that actually works! I haven't found one yet, but like you I am willing to try something new.

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  38. I feel the same way that you do! Completely overwhelmed by all the options and no way to guarantee that they would do anything! I would love to try StriVectin

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  39. I am interested in having it help diminish the appearance of fine lines around my eyes.

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  40. tweeted https://twitter.com/mom22girlz/status/306240618680688641

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  41. I am interested in seeing how NIA-114 can repair damage & works on wrinkles since I had some sun damage when I was younger and I am worried my skin will age quicker.

    kellywcu8888ATgmailDOTcom

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  42. tweet
    https://twitter.com/Kellydpa/status/306245181227814912

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  43. Hey, whatever it takes... Sign me up!

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  44. I too have started to notice the wrinkle in the forehead. Not fun. I am ready for more radiance and correcting some of the sun damage.

    katiemur@gmail.com

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  45. I tweeted! https://twitter.com/katiemur80/status/306380971823988737

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  46. I read that NIA-114 helps niacin get into your skin, and that niacin repairs skin damage and helps to rebuild skin layers. That sounds wonderful!
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  47. Tweet link: https://twitter.com/shala_darkstone/status/306387682987237376
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  48. maybe it would help my stretch marks!

    freebiel0ve@yahoo.com

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  49. tweet: https://twitter.com/akronugurl/status/306397548757778432 .

    freebiel0ve@yahoo.com

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  50. I have recently been feeling the same way and freaking out about my skin! You are beautiful!

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  51. I have recently been feeling the same way and freaking out about my skin! You are beautiful!

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  52. I've used this product in the past and was happy with the results so would love some more! :) "woes of aging" I think was a very catchy title btw... got my attention :)))

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  53. Brenda RhodesFebruary 26, 2013

    I would love to see how this would work on my "jowls". I don't know what else to call them! Around my chin the skin is starting to droop and it's not very pretty. Would love to try this on it!,

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  54. i have stretch marks from having babies! help! need this!

    vanitizebaby@yahoo.com

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  55. tweet

    https://twitter.com/MeandBells/status/306449338069024770

    vanitiezbaby at yahoo dot com

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  56. I would love to try on stretch marks! Would love it if it worked! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  57. Tweet
    https://twitter.com/JamieVillari/statuses/306469880008425472

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  58. I'd love to try this product and see if it diminishes wrinkles. I am almost 30 and have been noticing more signs of aging than I ever thought I would at 29!
    nicooo8 at hotmail dot com

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  59. I'm about to turn 29 and have started to notice my skin changing. Dark circles and fine lines are definitely creeping in, and I agree that it's hard to make a commitment to one of the many products out there when they are all pretty expensive and you don't know if they'll work!

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  60. I used StriVectin last year on my stretch marks and it was awesome! My skin is actually tighter now than before my baby. Would love to try it on my little crows feet. Too bad it doesn't work on grey hair. :)

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  61. Would love to give it a try on my wrinkles!!

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  62. I have sensitive skin and would love to try this to see if it will make my skin more refreshed and if this would help with adult acne.
    tweety800265(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  63. Tweeted
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  65. I'm 35 and my skin is falling apart. It use to be that I just worried about zits, now I have to add wrinkles and saggy eyelids to hopefully this product works over time. Fingers crossed.

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  68. I'd love to try it for the stretchmarks!
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  69. It states to "rebuild skin layers"! Sign me up! Would love to try!!

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  71. Love your pics -- I'm going to give the product a try!

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  72. i need this on my 57 year old face...stat!

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  73. You look absolutely amazing...there is no drooping or wrinkles! Talk to me when you're 40! Until then, gimme that strivectin! ;)

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  74. I’m interested in this for two reason I am interested in how well it works on stretch marks and how well it works with the fine lines around my eyes.

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  75. https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/307625110389534721

    s2s2 at comcast dot net

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  76. Repairing damaged skin interests me about it.

    rhoneygtn at yahoo dot com

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  77. I would love to try this product!

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  78. i like that it says it helps with skin discolorations which i have

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  79. Love StriVectin! I am interested in it to help fight wrinkles! sonyadmorris@gmail.com

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  80. https://twitter.com/catholicfanatic/status/308048886373699584
    tweeted sonyadmorris@gmail.com

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  81. I have fine lines and wrinkles I would love to reduce and stretch marks as well. sounds great

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  82. tweet. amypugmire@live.com

    https://twitter.com/1amypugmire/status/308075648759500800

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  83. I'd be interested in seeing how it helps with fine lines
    tcarolinep at gmail dot com

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  84. https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/308437895251898368

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  85. Love that it works on stretch marks from having kids.
    huntandride@hotmail.com

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  86. https://twitter.com/jen_r_horn/status/309008835199250435
    huntandride@hotmail.com

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  87. What interests me most is that NIA-114 molecule powers up skin to help repair damage and after having three children I have a lot of that, so I really wonder if this would help me.

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  88. Tweeted
    https://twitter.com/mummytotwoboys1/status/309033637754585088
    mummytotwoboys@yahoo.com

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  89. it interests me most that is is clinically proven! i need some stretchmark help. scg00387 at yahoo dot com

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  90. https://twitter.com/scg00387/status/309037916657684481 scg00387 at yahoo dot com

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  91. I totally just started to get wrinkles too. BOO!
    kmadden25 at gmail dot com

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  92. I hear it rebuilds skin and plumps up the face, which sounds awesome.

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  93. I like that it fights off all visible signs of aging. I am 48 and am lucky to only see a few small signs. But I am not enjoying the ones I see.

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  94. tweeted
    https://twitter.com/eswright18/status/309748135872299008

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  95. I have many visible signs of aging that this product could help me with.
    onefrugalgirl AT gmail DOT com

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  96. https://twitter.com/OneFrugalGirl/status/309830606919987200
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  97. help my Wrinkles
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  98. https://twitter.com/HappyTina0115/status/309839655241674753
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  99. creeping up into the 30's and would love to try this product!

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  100. What interests me most about NIA-114 is the effectiveness. Stepping into my 40s...ahem...I need all the helps I could get! ;)

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  101. tweeted:
    https://twitter.com/uTry_it/status/312444442789437440


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  102. What interests me most about NIA-114 is how well it would work for my many Stretch Marks & Wrinkles! Thanks for a chance to win and have a great day!
    kmassmanATgmailDOTcom

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  103. I am most interested in the NIA-114 helping out the stretch marks I have from carrying my son.

    Thanks for the chance to win!

    wildorchid985 @ gmail dot com

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  104. tweet--https://twitter.com/WildOrchid985/status/314014925565607938

    wildorchid985 @ gmail dot com

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  105. premature aging here!Ive got the expression lines and sagging eyelids too!
    rollingson_heather@hotmail.com

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  106. That it can get rid of my stretch marks.
    MCantu1019 at aol dot com

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  107. i'd like to see how well it works on wrinkles

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  108. tweeted:

    https://twitter.com/bellows22/status/314598572060459008

    debbiebellows (at) gmail (dot) com

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  109. most interested in the skin repair

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  110. I'm most interested in how it heals the skin and helps to reduce hyperpigmentation!

    jfong1130 at yahoo dot com

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  111. tweeted: https://twitter.com/jfong1130/status/314788048808341504

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  112. I'm interested that it works on wrinkles AND age spots as well as tightening and toning skin!
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  113. https://twitter.com/LAMusing/status/314869853997658112
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  114. What interest me most is that it help repairs damage and fights off all visible signs of aging.

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  115. Tweet: https://twitter.com/njhhb/status/315100517246312449

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  116. TWEETED FOR AN ENTRY! https://twitter.com/kytah00/status/315144333508608000

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  117. LOVE THAT IT REBUILDS THE SKIN BARRIER! kytah00@yahoo.com

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  118. I'm interested most in NIA-114's ability to reduce wrinkles.

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  119. I'm very interested in its ability to fight acne.

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  120. I'm interested to see how it will help repair my skin damage

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  121. https://twitter.com/aes529/status/315483819581001728

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  122. I like the repair feature for wrinkles and sun damage.

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  123. I'd like to see how well it takes care of my wrinkles that are well established.

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  124. Tweet - https://twitter.com/willitara/status/315926287552237569

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  125. I'm interested because I want firmer skin and less visible acne scars, I'm interested in NIA-114's skin repair abilities.
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  126. tweet: https://twitter.com/syytta/status/315936401180999680
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  127. What interests me most about NIA-114 is how well it seems to work. I've been looking for a product that really works on wrinkles and this product sounds wonderful. I also like how it makes your skin healthier looking.
    Thanks so much.
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  128. I tweeted: https://twitter.com/peg42/status/315943625722830848
    Thanks
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  129. I think that it's interesting that NIA-114™ is a patented molecule. Didn't know you could patent a molecule.
    Thanks for the contest.

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  130. https://twitter.com/slehan/status/315950454775373824

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  131. I'm starting to show wrinkles at the age of 30 and would love to start using this as a jump start on major skin flaws and wrinkles


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  132. tweeted https://twitter.com/pittsy82/status/315953525672800256

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  133. https://twitter.com/bittripfan/status/315958659077259267

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  134. the wrinkles are starting to creep up on me as i age, this product might assist in even them out! Thanks for a super giveaway!
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  135. Tweeted:
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  136. I want to see if it can reverse the signs of aging - wrinkles, lines and uneven skin tone.

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  137. Tweet
    https://twitter.com/clc408/status/315994119963045888

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  138. I really like the ability it has to repair wrinkles

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  139. Powers up peptide actives to dramatically diminish the appearance of wrinkles -- my 40 something face needs this!!!
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  140. I'd love the chance to try StriVectin on my fine wrinkles.

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  141. I Tweeted -

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  142. https://twitter.com/thomasmurphy40/status/316023195125817344
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  143. I'm interested to see how it helps with fine lines.

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  144. tweet
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