Featured in TV shows and popular magazines as one the favorite treatments celebrities are using now days to treat just about everything… from a hangover to lines and wrinkles, no wonder this form of therapy has exploded in popularity.
But, does it work? What makes it effective?
Believers assure that it can do wonders from boosting your energy to increasing libido and how about regaining a fabulous skin glow!!
Can it sound any better?
The “a la carte” menu is pretty extensive, there are drips to boost the immune system, fight jet lag, increase energy and sexual performance, hangover recovery, weight loss, de-stressing , detoxifying, rejuvenation and many more.
Based on the fact that only approximately 50 percent of the nutrients we ingest regularly are actually absorbed by the tissues, IV therapy delivers the nutrients directly into the bloodstream. Therefore, by avoiding the digestive process, the integrity of the vitamins and nutrients are kept more active providing instant results. Infusions are created by adding vitamins, minerals and other nutrients to a solution containing salt just like the blood which facilitates the absorption taking aprox. 30 to 45 min to absorb.
Price varies ranging from $95 to $250 depending on the drip. Many Company’s offer a membership program with great discounts for regular clients, some of them even offer mobile in home services.
SO, WHAT’S IN THE SKIN REJUVENATING DRIPS?
Most of the magical concoctions promising to help the skin contain as the main ingredients:
Vitamin C, Biotin, CoQ10 and the amino acid Glutathione.
Vitamin C is essential in the production of collagen, a crucial building block in the prevention and protection of the skin’s fundamental structures affected by the aging process. Humans lack the ability to produce vitamin C, thus regular consumption is necessary to maintain healthy skin cells and it is quite beneficial to help improve dull, fatigued and saggy skin.
Glutathione on the other hand is known as one of the most powerful antioxidants which not only helps to fight free radicals but also reduces the over activity of the enzyme tyrosinase, directly involved in the production of melanin (skin color) causing a brightening effect.
Because of the almost instant “pick me up” effect, these cocktails have become favorite of many models and actresses to restore and regain a bright, luminous complexion.
PROS
It is a quick relatively non-invasive procedure with no down time and most people experience fast results.
Prices vary but the treatments are reasonably affordable.
A variety of different treatments are available to address individual needs.
CONS
Although the “Myers” cocktail (popular infusion created by Dr. John Myers ) has been used for over 30 years, there are not definite scientific studies concluding on the long-term effects of the therapy.
Continuous treatments might be necessary to achieve and maintain results.
There are risks of allergic reactions or infection if no adequate ingredients and/or sanitation procedures are followed.
MY POINT OF VIEW
To me good nutrition is always the base of our health… “We are what we eat” a HEALTHY DIET and LIFESTYLE along with an effective SKIN CARE REGIMEN can certainly help you feel great and look amazing.
However, who doesn’t stray sometimes to indulge into a no so healthy diet or gets overloaded by stress which weakens the immune system or needs a little extra energy boost after a long flight…
So what do think about this popular trend? Would you do it?
Thank you for being here!!
Until next time,
Dora Salazar
Paramedical Aesthetician
Founder of Zkin Fix Skincare
