Have you heard of DermaRet? No? Well you have probably heard of StriPeptin. I am not too sure what happened to Stripeptin, but it looks as though they have shut down their operations. Yikes! It could have had something to do with their really sketchy "Free Trial" offer. Many of these companies that offer "Free Trials" are being busted by the FTC. I will talk about the now infamous "Free Trial" in a bit.
So What is DermaRet?
DermaRet IS StriPeptin. No changes. Exactly the same product. They are owned by the same company, Nutritional Science Laboratories.
Take a look at the image of their "flagship" products, DermaRet FL and StriPeptin FL:
Notice anything different except for the name? Neither did I. This is the exact SAME product with the exact SAME "Free Shipping" program. I wonder how long it will take before these guys fade into the twilight?
DermaRet-FL does contain some decent anti-aging ingredients.
It's true, Acetyl Hexapeptide-3 is a wonder peptide. In case you are wondering, “What is a peptide?”, here is the readers digest version:
A peptide is a chemical which stimulates the growth of skin cells.
But we've discovered this isn't always good. Acetyl Hexapeptide-3 grows the right kind of skin cell, and inhibits growth of the wrong (SNARE Complex).
DermaRet-FL, like many other 'fad' anti-aging products, contains Acetyl Hexapeptide-3. The problem is, even though they boast “this product contains 25% more than other products,” they don't actually tell you how much is in the product. There needs to be at least 5% to be effective. But I'll give you a hint, if they had 5% in there, they would brag about it. That means they most likely have a token amount just so they can hype up the ad.
DermaRet-FL also pushes the Free Trial. Never do a free trial! It's an auto ship trap. If you're willing to pay $85/month for the rest of your life, then you'll like this. But I know you don't want that! Read the "fine print" I pulled off of their site:
Terms & Conditions: Terms & Conditions: Start your FREE Trial now to receive a full one-month supply of Dermaret FL (retail price is $60.00). You'll have (14 days from placing order) , to evaluate this product and see the results for yourself. If you enjoy Dermaret FL, simply do nothing. Plus, when you accept this FREE Trial, you will be enrolled in our Dermaret FL VIP Program and be charged the super low price of $39.95...a 35% savingsat the end of your 14-day trial period. You'll continue to enjoy a fresh one-month supply of Dermaret FL every 30 days for the same low price plus free shipping (U.S. orders only)... again a 35% savings! The unused portion must reach our Receiving Department within 14 days of your order date.
Yikes, so if you order DermaRet-FL and it takes 4 days to ship out, 4 days to return, you are stuck with a real trial period of only 6 days. And what happens if your return doesn't make it back to them by 14 days? You have just kissed $50 down the toilet AND you are still enrolled in their auto-ship scam, I mean VIP program.
There have been so many customers burned by these things it is surprising that they had to "rebrand" Stripeptin.
DermaRet-FL Conclusion
If you are feeling a bit on the risky side and want to risk having to deal with fighting charges on your credit card for a product that hasn't been clinically proven to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, then by all means, go for it. If you want to listen to the thousands of consumers who have been burned by Stripeptin then look for a different product. There are plenty of wrinkle serums that come with a money back guarantee - no time limit.
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