My Prime Skin Recovery Formula- Review

About My:
My Prime Anti-Aging Formulas combine pure Asian botanicals with advanced skincare science.
We are proud to introduce our debut collection of premium anti-aging essentials. In keeping with the highest standards for beauty formulas, all of our products are enclosed in unique airless packaging, which protects our ingredients from external contaminants while dispensing the perfect dose up until the last drop. We invite you to make My yours, and journey to a better you. (source)

One of the great secrets to this luxurious skincare line can be found in the use of Pili and Moringa Oils that function as the "cornerstone of select My Prime Anti-Aging Formulas. Rich in antioxidants and omega fatty acids, these extraordinary botanical oils have historically been used by Filipino women to achieve healthy, ageless skin." To read more about Pili and Moringa oils click here.

Pili Oil is "indigenous to the fertile Bicol region of the Philippines, the Canarium Ovatum (“Pili”) tree is the source of a superior restorative oil that contains high concentrations of omega fatty acids and Vitamins A and E. These age-defying ingredients allow Pili oil to rejuvenate the skin by infusing it with deep hydration while also calming redness and inflammation. Moreover, compared to olive oil, Pili oil contains more beta-carotene (a known Vitamin A source), which encourages cell renewal and improves the look of fine lines and wrinkles. Pili oil is gentle enough for all skin types, and absorbs easily into the skin to impart a light, youthful glow. To ensure the purity of the oil, local Filipino farmers grow the Pili tree without fertilizers or pesticides. The farmers then manually extract the oil from the pulp of the Pili fruit without using any additives." (source)
Moringa Oil is "widely cultivated in the Philippines, the Moringa Oleifera tree is considered one of the most nutritious plants on the planet. Living up to its reputation as a “miracle tree,” the Moringa tree is packed with omega fatty acids and a multitude of antioxidants including Vitamins A, C, and E. Nutritionally, it contains more Vitamin A than carrots, more Vitamin C than oranges, more potassium than bananas, and more calcium and protein than milk. Moringa oil is extracted from the seeds of the tree using environmentally sustainable practices. Supercharged with anti-aging benefits, this lightweight oil penetrates deep into the skin to enhance proper cell growth, replenish hydration, and bolster the skin’s natural defense against environmental attack. In addition, its high concentration of Vitamin C makes Moringa oil a natural skin brightener that helps even skin tone. Moringa oil is suitable for all skin types." (source)

Click here for an overview of My, and here my review of My Weightless Eye Cream, here for my review of My Multi-Purpose Mattifying Moisturizer, and here for my review of the Transformative Night Cream.

My Skin Recovery Formula is a lightweight, skin-brightening treatment that targets skin damage while simultaneously imparting a healthy dewy glow.
Among the Chief benefits:

• Brightens and evens skin tone for a radiant look
• Promotes skin firmness and resilience
• Diminishes the appearance of age spots, acne marks, and wrinkles
• Soothes redness and inflammation

Here's what I found after using it daily for over a month: Initially I only used Skin Recovery Formula at night, but when I saw how wonderful my skin looked at felt, I decided to use it both night and day. It really does brighten the skin- my skin has an unmistakable healthy radiant glow or luminosity to it- as though lit from within.  There is an evenness of texture and tone to my skin that negates the necessity to wear a foundation. While I have no age spots or acne marks, I do have a few areas with sun damage, that have markedly diminished. I also don't have wrinkles to combat so much as expression lines, and their depth has undoubtedly been lessened. While I do not tend to have much redness, as a general rule, I did have the opportunity to put My's claims to the test about soothing redness and inflammation.  At my recent yearly physical I had my doctor freeze off a mole on my forehead which left an inflamed red mess in its wake, as it began to heal it left behind tender pink skin that I didn't want to have scar or become hyperpigmented. Therefore, in addition to slathering on copious amounts of sunscreen, I applied Skin Recovery Formula 2-3/x a day, and now miraculously that area is nearly the color of the surrounding tissue.

This is a powerhouse peptide rich anti-aging serum that boosts microcirculation for a luminous effect. It effectively combats redness, age and sun spots, acne scars, and wrinkles, and gives skin a firm and even appearance. It feels wonderfully nourishing on the skin, and it sinks in very quickly. I really love the way that my skin looks and feels when I use this product, and I really could see the difference when I went from using it once a day to using it twice a day. The real shock was how quickly it healed the reddened inflamed tissue from my mole removal. It astounds me how vastly improved skincare products are as a result of all of the advanced technologies employed in their making, and My is certainly a prime example of just that. If you are looking for results, look no further.

How to use: After cleansing each morning and night, apply to face and neck. Gently massage into skin.  Follow with your moisturizer, but for optimal results use MY Prime Multi-Purpose Mattifying Moisturizer.

Key Sciences:

• ALPAFLOR® GIGAWHITE™: A gentle, preservative-free botanical complex that noticeably improves skin tone, and diminishes the appearance of skin discoloration associated with sun damage and acne marks.
• SYN-®COLL: An anti-aging peptide that helps boost natural collagen production, promotes skin firmness and resilience, and minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
• TIMECODE™: A complexion enhancer that restores luminosity by calming inflammation, reducing redness, and improving microcirculation.
• Pili + Moringa Oils: Soothing botanicals that smooth, hydrate, and revive dull-looking skin with omega fatty acids and Vitamins A, C and E.

Research Results:                                                                                                                    
In an independent, eight-week clinical study:

• 70% of subjects showed an increase in skin firmness and tautness in the jowl area.
• 67% of subjects showed an improvement in skin tone radiance.
• 60% of subjects showed a reduction in mottled hyperpigmentation.
• 60% of subjects showed a reduction in wrinkles in the forehead area.
• 80% of subjects agreed that this product improved skin tone.
• 80% of subjects agreed that this product improved the overall appearance of skin.
• 87% of subjects said they would recommend this product to friends and family.

Ingredients: Purified Water, Glycerin, Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Extract, Primula Veris Extract, Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract, Veronica Officinalis Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Squalane, Ceteareth-20, Glyceryl Dilaurate, Palmitoyl Glycine, Canarium Ovatum (Pili) Pulp Oil, Moringa Oleifera (Moringa) Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Panthenol (Provitamin B5), Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Retinol Molecular Film Fluid, Disodium EDTA, Mango Fruit Extract, Papaya Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol (and) Caprylyl Glycol (and) Sorbic Acid, Triethanolamine, Alcohol

My's founder and CEO, Tessa Yutadco, has implemented social responsibility initiatives that were specifically designed to improve the lives of the Filipino women and men who harvest and extract the Pili and Moringa oils used in My products (read more here). It is also important to note that the Pili and Moringa oils are sustainably harvested, and are grown without fertilizers or pesticides. Unlike so many skincare companies, My is uncompromising in the commitment to quality ingredients, healthy products, social responsibility, and transparency in everything they do. It is for these reasons, coupled with the sheer quality of the products, that I am so excited to have found My! Did I mention that My is CRUELTY FREE?!

Tessa takes her social responsibility initiatives very seriously, and as proof of this she has announced the following new partnership: August 8, 2012 through September 8, 2012 My will be donating 50% of the proceeds from ALL My purchases to Best Buddies International! Image source. My is one of the few companies out there that is ideologically in tune with the big picture-- not just in terms of providing the highest quality skincare, but also in terms of an innate awareness and respect of the needs of the world around us. Tessa really believes in both nurturing the skin, but more importantly in nurturing the planet and those who call it home. I absolutely believe in My, and in Tessa.

Overall assessment: Phenomenal product. Yet again, Tessa has hit it out of the park. You need My in your life-- I know I do! This is worth every last penny!

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PR sample provided. All opinions expressed are categorically my own. Photo of Pili & Moringa Oils, Best Buddies campaign photo, and videos courtesy of My.