BY LISA WILLIAMS
The latest Korean craze Rejuran anti-ageing microinjections seems to be every youthful celebrity’s weapon du jour. However, my obsession with salmon as an anti-aging extraordinaire started much further back when I first read the book, The Wrinkle Cure, almost a decade ago by celebrity doctor Nicholas Perricone (yes, he of the famed Perricone skincare line). In it, he introduced salmon as a superb source of anti-inflammatory, anti-aging nutrients. In fact, Dr Perricome was a firm advocate of Wild Salmon as it contains essential fats and powerful antioxidants such as the carotenoid, astaxanthin, that have important anti-inflammatory properties. How does this relate to aging? Decades of research show that chronic, sub-clinical inflammation is the single greatest precipitator of aging and age-related diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, arthritis, certain forms of cancer, and wrinkled, sagging skin. What this means is that it isn’t the big events that make us look at an old leather handbag at 60, it is the small daily insults on our skin that are cumulative over the years. It can the daily exposure to UV, the weekly assaults by acne outbreaks, or the monthly exposure to smoke and pollution.
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Then came the salmon DNA creams which took the world by storm. Till today, some women swear by it when it comes to slathering on the best on their skin. Then, the scientists, not contented with the slow, cumbersome and somewhat erratic delivery of DNA skincare, thought of quicker ways to deliver the anti-ageing goodness of salmon DNA directly to our skin. Finally, a biocompatible salmon DNA in a syringe was born— Rejuran.
Rejuran DNA Resurgence contains polynucleotides of salmon DNA. It is delivered directly to the layer of skin by microinjections where it can exert its regeneration and healing benefits. Popularized by Korean celebrities who consider smooth, supple, fair and fine skin as the gold standard of youth, many women have since jumped onto the bandwagon to get this anti-ageing skin fix.
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The Test Drive by Laura
Laura, 45 has dry skin despite frequent moisturising. Her skin is thin and wrinkles up easily when she smiles. She also has frequent bouts of sensitivity and redness and finds it hard to find a skincare serum that she has yet to react adversely to.
After 1 session of Rejuran DNA Resurgence
“I expected my skin to be totally red and swollen after the treatment as it involved multiple injections” says Laura. “But apart from a few bumps which looked like mosquito bites and subsided overnight, I had no issues. Yay!”
After 2 sessions of Rejuran DNA Resurgence
“I can definitely see an improvement in skin texture after my second session even though I was told by Dr Kenneth Lee that I would need 4 sessions at least.”
“My skin does not crease up as much even when I am at maximum smile. And it feels softer and more supple.”
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After 4 sessions of Rejuran DNA Resurgence
“The good doctor was right. There was better improvement in my skin about a week after my fourth session. My skin tone is fairer and my overall complexion is smoother.”
The Test Drive by Serene
Serene, 20 has no aging issues. In fact, at the ripe old age of 20, she should be at the peak of her youth. Unfortunately, her active social life has resulted in dark eye circles and tired dull skin. She admitted to the occasional cigarette and one gets the feeling that when she said she does imbibe, she does not mean a mere glass of wine.
After 1 session of Rejuran DNA Resurgence
“I didn’t realise there were so many little injections all over the face” exclaims Serene when we caught up with her after her session with at SW1 Clinic. “But the needle was very small, and I must say I felt ok throughout.”
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After 2 sessions of Rejuran DNA Resurgence
“I feel like my face is purified, like there is less dead cells on my skin. I can’t really explain it.”
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After 4 sessions of Rejuran DNA Resurgence
“Yes, I can see and feel the difference. My skin is softer and there is a natural glow even without makeup. I used to have to wear at least foundation just to leave the house, now I am totally fine without any makeup.”
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