The Spin Trap serum protects against internal and external free radicals and generates new collagen and elastin. Since it grabs free radicals that are spinning all around us and through us, I called it Spin Trap. I made some for my patients and in 30 days the serum became a best seller.
I was never a C and E scientist, I was a vitamin A guy. Vitamin A is still the only skin care molecule that has a direct receptor in the cell to transport it into the nucleus to kick off new cell formation. However, the chemists at my production lab told me that vitamin C was gaining in popularity, so I had to take a look at it.
Since I’d already worked stabilizing benzoyl peroxides, vitamin A, and bleaching solutions, I decided to take a look at the problem. Sure enough, vitamin C in water turned brown in a few days – the same with alcohol solutions. But, with propylene glycol (a great preservative) the product stayed crystal clear. I ended up with vitamin C and vitamin E together. Vitamin C is water soluble to protect the cytoplasm of the cell from free radicals; vitamin E is oil soluble to protect the cell membranes and mitochondria.
I was not prepared for the results of the next experiment. I started applying my concoction, a serum of vitamin C (15%) and vitamin E (1%), to my face, chest, and arms. Within seven days I had developed a slight rosy hue and warmth to my skin. I felt tightness in my skin. When the fine lines began to puff out, I became a believer. There was more to vitamin C than just test tubes!