Boots No 7 Protect and Perfect has created a stir worldwide after being aired on the British BBC Horizons in 2007. The question on many people’s lips - what is the secret ingredient in the product?
Boots number 7 contains Palmitoyl Pentapeptide -3
The full Protect and Perfect ingredient list is located further in the article, but the active ingredient that is speculated to reverse photo-aging is Palmitoyl Pentapeptide –3, also known as Matrixyl.
Contact us if you are interested in buying an
Australian alternative to the Boots No 7.
Research on Palmitoyl Pentapeptide to date.
Studies of Palmitoyl pentapeptide-3 existed prior to the latest research by Professor Griffiths but these had been sponsored by the manufacturers (Sederma and Proctor & Gamble)
The studies compared Palmitoyl pentapeptide-3 to retinol and showed an average of 9 percent increase in skin thickness observed after 4 months for both Palmitoyl pentapeptide-3 and retinol. However the Palmitoyl pentapeptide increased skin thickness faster than the retinol and without the side effects of the later. Source here and here
Full ingredient list for Boots no 7 Protect and Perfect
Cyclopentasiloxane
Aqua
Butylene glycol
Dimethicone cross polymer
Cyclohexasiloxane
Glycerin
Dimethicone copolyol
Sodium ascorbyl phosphate
Polysorbate 20
Magnesium sulphate
Phenoxyethanol
Sodium PCA
Retinyl palmitate
Methylparaben
Propylene glycol
Lupinus albus
Carbomer
Butylparaben
Ethylparaben
Propylparaben
Isobutylparaben
Panax ginseng
Morus Alba
Tocopherol
Palmitoyl pentapeptide-3
Australian alternative 5% peptide serum
Because of the lack of availability of Boots No 7 I had a serum developed with the same active ingredients as the Boots No 7 - this peptide serum is available through our clinic. It is a lighter serum than the original more suited to Australia’s humid conditions. The percentage of Palmitoyl pentapeptide in the serum is 6% and it retails for $44 Australian (50ml). An advantage of this particular Palmitoyl pentapeptide serum is, that unlike the original it does not contain parabens as a preservative.
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Sarah responded on 22 Jun 2008 at 11:57 pm #
I have been using protect and perfect for 3weeks and have got dry skin on my face and also tiny spots on the eyelids, near the ears and on my jaw line, has anyone experienced the same problem?
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 23 Jun 2008 at 12:32 pm #
Hi Sarah, We do not sell the Boots No 7 protect and perfect, so we have not had experience with it but I know it is quite a heavy formula and should not cause dryness. If it is causing dryness I would be concerned you are having a reaction.
We sell an alternative that is a lot lighter, however if the Boots No 7 is causing problems for you I would not advise trying ours, as it has the same active ingredient.
Dr Joanne Turner
jill d'arcy responded on 22 May 2009 at 11:18 am #
I am interested in the Australian Aaternative to this product. Would you be so kind and Email me some information as to what it is, the cost and where it can be obtained.
Thankyou.
Jill.
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 28 May 2009 at 11:41 pm #
Hi Jill,
Our Serum has the same active ingredient as the Boots No 7 it is a %6
Palmitoyl pentapeptide in a beautiful light base. It has antioxidants ACE
As added bonus and no parabens, so a good product all round.
It is important to have realistic expectations as to what a skin care
product can do, the studies by Professor Chris Griffiths showed reversing
of photo aging, it can decrease depth of wrinkles and improve texture and
quality of skin , but it is not Botox and fillers. That is the reason I
had a product developed with the active ingredient to assist improving the
quality of the skin by stimulating collagen production.
It will take 8 weeks to start to work, though most people do notice
changes earlier than this. It is not a moisturiser as such but most people find
they do not need a moisturiser. It is safe to use all around the eyes, and
neck and décolletage. You can use it morning and night. If you find any areas
are dry just simply use a moisturiser.
You can only buy the serum from us at present, the cost is $44 Australian
for 50ml, plus $6 postage and handling to anywhere in Australia, so $50
all up.
Call us on 07 33505447 if you are interested in buying our serum,
we can organize purchase over the phone and get your postal details to send it to you.
Regards Jo
Cathy Eccles responded on 10 Jun 2009 at 11:19 am #
Does this have sun block in it? It is essential to prevent further damage in the Australian sun.
thankyou,
Cathy
Dr Joanne Turner responded on 10 Jun 2009 at 4:13 pm #
Hi Cathy, no the SR serum does not contain sunscreen, many people use it at night as a night cream, so you definitely need to use sunscreen during the day.
Our SR 6% Serum has the same active ingredient as the Boots No 7 it is a %6 Palmitoyl pentapeptide in a beautiful light base. We have new stock arriving next Monday, so the best thing is to call up and get your name on the list to buy.
It is important to have realistic expectations as to what a skin care product can do, the studies by Professor Chris Griffiths showed reversing of photo aging, it can decrease depth of wrinkles and improve texture and quality of skin , but it is not fillers or medical treatment. That is the reason I had a product developed with the active ingredient to assist improving the quality of the skin by stimulating collagen production.
It will take 8 weeks to start to work, though most people do notice changes earlier than this. It is not a moisturiser as such but most people find they do not need a moisturiser. It is safe to use all around the eyes, and neck and décolletage. You can use it morning and night. If you find any areas are dry just simply use a moisturiser.
You can only buy the serum from us at present, the cost is $44 Australian for 30ml, plus $6 postage and handling to anywhere in Australia, so $50 all up. Call us on 07 33504625 if you are interested in giving our serum a try and we can get your address for postage and pay by credit card over the phone etc.