DMAE Cream to Lift and Firm Skin
DMAE, an abbreviation for dimethylaminoethanol, is a nonirritating antioxidant base that works to protect cells and rejuvenate skin, often in combination with amino acids and other nutrients.
Studies suggest that DMAE can play a role in making skin firmer, smoother, and brighter, while also reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles. Dr. Perricone includes DMAE in 16 of his products, ranging from dietary dmae supplements and moisturizers to skin smoothers.
This article will discuss:
- Effects of topical DMAE cream on skin
- Who uses DMAE cream?
Effects of topical DMAE on skin
A multi-center, double-blind study designed to determine the safety of topical DMAE found that DMAE facilitated statistically significant improvements in the appearance of the skin. In this study, 156 participants at three different centers applied either a moisturizer containing DMAE or a DMAE-free placebo. Every 2 weeks, for an 18-week period, a dermatologist assessed the participants’ skin and rated improvement on a scale from 0 to 9.
In addition to showing virtually no irritation or dryness resulting from DMAE use, the study also produced proof of its efficacy as an anti-aging treatment. The dermatologists noted significant improvement in:
- Overall appearance of aging skin
- Forehead lines
- Coarse wrinkles
- Eye area
- Lip area and smile lines
- Sagging skin
Perricone MD also performed his own studies on the effects of topical DMAE on various parts of the body that could benefit from lifting and tightening, including the face (particularly the eye area, lips, and jawline), neck, thighs, and buttocks area. He found that treatments that include DMAE both work quickly and provide lasting results. Many people see visible effects within 30 minutes of using a DMAE treatment that last up to 24 hours, and repeated application of the treatment can help create permanent effects.
Face
Dr. Perricone studied DMAE’s ability to increase skin firmness by applying DMAE lotion to one side of 17 participants’ faces and necks. After about 30 minutes, a dermatologist and a cosmetics expert judged the difference between the treated and untreated sides of the participants’ faces. They observed a visible improvement on the treated side that appeared to last 24 hours after just one application.
Once participants began using DMAE cream every day, they achieved even more dramatic results. DMAE promotes the production of acetylcholine, which is responsible for creating muscle tone and movement. Topical DMAE treatments can increase in muscle tone in the face to help create a lifted and more youthful appearance. Some of Dr. Perricone’s patients even reported that the tips of their noses appeared to lift, in response to a newly tightened forehead.
Neck and Jawline
DMAE cream has the same firming effects on the neck and jawline. With just one application, the skin tone of the neck improved. With several weeks of regular application, patients’ jawlines appeared more defined.
Eyes
One of the most visible improvements that DMAE’s skin-tightening ability can bring about is an “eye lift” effect in creams and treatments targeted to that area.
Dr. Perricone’s eye lift cream combines DMAE with alpha lipoic acid and vitamin C ester to treat sagging and fine lines around the eyes and encourage a natural, visibly lifted look to the eyelids and surrounding skin.
Lips
DMAE, in combination with other antioxidants, can also produce a lip plumping effect. DMAE in products like Dr. Perricone’s Lip Plumper helps to increase circulation to the lips, making them look fuller and firmer.
DMAE can also address thin or lined skin around the lips.
Thighs and Buttocks
In stronger concentrations, DMAE may even address dimpling in the thighs and buttocks.
DMAE appears to produce visible improvement in about 20 minutes in those areas as well.
Dr. Perricone talks about his DMAE products in this video:
Who uses DMAE cream?
Dr. Perricone’s research has revealed that DMAE can produce beneficial effects on the skin of people as young as their twenties. DMAE can be a safe and effective treatment for any age and any condition of skin.
DMAE’s ability to help contour skin beginning to lose elasticity, capacity to tighten and tone, and power to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, make it a useful staple in the skin care routines of many types of people. Because of its nonirritating nature, it is even appropriate for sensitive or delicate skin.
As a cosmetic treatment to produce fast results or as a part of a broader anti-aging regimen, DMAE is a potent active ingredient that anyone interested in better skin can use and can be found in many of Dr. Perricone’s skin care products.
I am 37 years old n have used so many different products and none of them seem to work…..I would luv to try this product cause botox scares me….
After being at home with my Mom this weekend I saw how much her skin has aged. The deep forehead lines and deep wrinkles over the lip area are a huge characterist in her side of the family….grandmother had deep forehead lines and my Mom’s sister does at age 60…I want to prevent this from happening to me as I age.
I have very large pores and have tried about everything to help make them less noticeable. I would love to have the chance to try Dr. Perricone’s products and have a overall change in my skin’s appearance!
I am 57 years old and have used Olay products for many many years…but having a chance to be a tester for your products would be fantastic for me and a great way to spread the word to other women about the wonderful products Dr. Perricone has to offer! If they see how much your products has made my skin brighter,smoother..it also will give them the same confidence to want to use your products!
I have lost weight and trying to improve my self image. I feel that it is time to make my skin a top priority..Please Dr. Perricone help me achieve that!
Saw you on Dr. Oz and checked out DMAE!
I would love to test this product. I have loose skin under my left eye that looks a bit strange and the right side of my face looks a lot smoother. This is rather embarrassing. I mentioned it to my doctor a long time ago but the NHS would not do an operation to correct this..so I have to live with this ! I am hoping you will consider me as a tester even although I am a man. Men do want to try and look their best at any age.
I am 65 years old. I can’t tell you the products I have tried and returned, because they don’ do what they say they will do. I am trying to find a product that will help my aging skin. I am on a fixed income and all of the good products that I read about I can not afford. I have read the comments. I would like tobecome a Perricone tester. Thank you.
I am 39 years old about to be 40 in a couple of months. I have been using Olay products now for severals years without any success. What i’m noticing now is that i have sagging skin under my neck and jawline. Also i have dark circles around my eyes. I am now using Garnier products for firming the skin. It’s been about a month and i don’t see any visible changes. My husband told me about your product DMAE on Dr. Oz show. I actually google DMAE and got your website. I have read all the information that was provided for your product and think that this is a product that i would try. I mean what do i have to lose? I can only gain. Dr. Perricone, please consider me to be a tester for your product.
I am a 62 year old male cancer survivor who has modified my diet, lost 30 lbs and would really like to be considered as a perricone tester. I saw your discussion of DMAE on Dr. Oz recently and figured my sun-exposed skin could be a real challenge but demonstrate dramatic results.
My friend and I were in Sephora one day and my friend tried Dr. Perricone’s Lifting Serum and it worked!!! It was amazing within minutes the side of her face was tightened, she had to apply it to the other side to even out the effect. I am going to purchase the DMAE products for my face and neck. I am 62 years young, I have a good gene pool but with the stress of losing my job and being unemployed for over a year now has affected my appearance. I am tired of going on interviews and having them look at me as a old woman instead of an intelligent vibrant woman. It is true that appearance is a factor when applying for a job. I would very much like to be a tester for Dr. Perricone, I believe in his products and philosophy. Thank you very much for reading my email. Cannot wait to start using the DMAE products.
Am 47.I saw Dr. Oz show on DMAE cream before and after and, I am highly impressed. Please consider me as one of your testers. I have a sensitive skin, and have tried many products, but non worked for me.
I am 72 and had a face lift couple years ago. He didn’t do a very good job on the forehead and have creases on both sides. Some wrinkles along the cheeks and of course upper lip. I would love to be a tester for these products.