(Review, Before/After Photos, Giveaway) Potency without the Viper Venom: Immunocologie VenoMax Treatment Creme
Whenever I examine a skincare product, I always look for two things: results, and the science behind it. Over the past few years, the anti aging category has completely exploded because everyone wants to explore the “youth in a bottle” phenomenon. But, only some work, and others don’t.
When I was invited last week to learn about the science behind Immunocologie’s latest skincare launch, VenoMax, I was intrigued because the line uses a process I had never before heard of: biofermentation. I sat next to the formulator and one of the co-founders of the company, a gentle and extremely learned scientist, Dr. Manzoor Jaffrey, who told me about the firm’s patented Bioferm Process.
He explained to me that how, after being dissatisfied with so many skincare products on the market, he wanted something that really worked. Jaffrey developed a process called Bioferm that is modeled on the ancient alchemic process called “Nigredo,” whose sole purpose is to transform the life force within matter. This process is actually different from other products’ formulations where the trick is their “blending” process. So, in essence, because Immunocologie’s ingredients are fermented, there is no danger of the ingredients going through oxidation process; plus, the result is a much more powerful cream.
As Jaffray explains, the ingredients are powerful, just like raw food. The reason why the product is called “Immunocologie” is because it helps with the skin’s own immune system. You might dismiss this as hogwash, but listen to the science behind this for a bit. Because the skin is the largest organ in the body, it maintains its own immune system, it’s imperative to help protect it. This is why people recommend you eat your daily fruits and veggies, for one. Now, how can a skincare cream help with your immune system, you might be thinking? It all has to do with the Reticulate of Langerhans Cells, which are white blood cells generated in the bone marrow. When the arrive at the epidermis, they develop small legs or dendrites, and automatically generate an immune response to the skin when they come into contact with ingredients they don’t recognize. But ingredients that have been through the bio fermentation process are readily accepted by these cells, so in essence Immunocologie acts as a bio catalyst.
Now, the brand has launched a new treatment creme called VenoMAx, which fights “inflamm’aging” with an exclusive complex that mimics Viper Venom.
Viper Venom, as you may have heard, is basically a “botox” for your face. Don’t ask me how they discovered this, but apparently the venom relaxes wrinkles. Now, VenoMAX aims to simulate the effects of Viper Venom, and it also decreases inflammatory activity while increasing hydration, and also brightens the skin tone and evens the skin.
Now, VenoMAX has nothing from the viper — in fact, its key ingredient is a plant-based peptide that biomimics the protein found in viper venom. It also contains inflammation-fighting snow algae from Japan, regenerative Alpine Rose and Magnolia Tree Bark. In addition to all these natural ingredients, it also contains Bioferrin, which is an active protein isolated from fresh sweet whey. So — a truly nature-derived product that’s quite potent while being fermented. That’s big!
I have been using the VenoMAX religiously on my forehead, where I have several wrinkles and I have noticed a substantial improvement both in the level of hydration as well as the relaxation of the wrinkles. Below you can see a Before/ After and the texture of the back of my hand — just after a few minutes.
The VenoMAX creme retails for $275 (the VenoMAX Light is part of the VenoMAX family and retails for $195) at Clyde’s on Madison, White’s Pharmacy and online.
The packaging is upscale, elegant and very “Ascot” in black and white
VenoMAX comes in an elegant jar made of black, baked glass. Look at how it glistens! Just a little bit goes a long way, baby!
Before using VenoMAX Treatment Creme
After using Immunocologie VenoMAX — just after a few minutes you can see how the skin’s hydration levels have improved.
As a special to our readers, we are pleased to give away ONE JAR of Immunocologie’s VenoMAX Treatment Creme. Leave a comment below letting us know what you love about this product, and how you think it can help you. Winners will be picked by September 30th (US only please).
- Charu Suri
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I like the look of the “after” photo. My skin needs to be perked up.
I like that anti-inflammation ingredients are included.
Interesting concept and the pictures of the results look amazing. Would love to try one.
Helps with immune system I find that very interesting
I like that it has a high level of hydration, it’s great not having to layer product after product.
It sounds like it could really help my chronically dry skin and help with the premature aging.
I love that it helps relax wrinkles. I would hope that it help with the wrinkles/creases on my forehead.
I like the exotic ingredients the product contains. The fact that it relaxes wrinkles. With having a more mature skin hydration is very important. Thanks
I like that its “botox” for your face. I have a few wrinkles that need relaxed
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I like it increasing hydration, and also brightens the skin tone and evens the skin. It will help my wrinkle on my face a and it will hydrate it too.
Love to try this
It is magic and it appears to have all the ingredients to transform my face.
I have patches of dry skin on my chin that could seriously use this stuff!
I need something that will ‘freeze’ my face in time, i don’t want to age, help!!!!!
I like the idea of using fermentation, which is also a very special process to retain and even improve certain nutrients, and it looks like it really is a mini treatment on the spot for your skin! What’s not to love
Would be thrilled to give it a try!
I would love love love to try this product,maybe now I wont have to go get my botox injections…….I am so excited about this product .Where is it sold ????I know we can order it online…thanks
I would love to try this. In the after picture it looks like it just brought her skin to life. Even though I’m 24 I use anti-aging products after all prevention is key.
I would love to be able to try such a pricey product as well as something with so much science behind it. The “after” pic is definitely impressive. I’d love help with some of the lines which are starting on my face and I don’t want to have to have Botox!
Thanks!
I like that it’s all natural, and i think it could help the wrinkles on my forehead
Would love to give the Immunocologie VenoMAX creme to my mother who has visible facial sun damage. The creme promises to help brighten/erase those spots which would be amazing! Thank you for the opportunity to win this great product!
wow, looks like a great product. i love how it is plant based
if it can make you hand look that good, wonder what is would do for my face!
I like that it contains peptides!
What a fabulous prize giveaway that this over 50 lady
would love to try. The packaging of the VenoMAX is gorgeous
and I love how the lotion glistens…
Most importantly; being a vegetarian, I love the natural
plant ingredients!
Many thanks, Cindi
I like the high levels of hydration that this product has and it makes skin look younger! My skin is so dry and scaly so this would really help me to get younger prettier looking skin!
i love the idea of cheating age without surgery
I would like to try it a the corners of my eyes and the back of my hands.
I am truly the Anti-botox (something about needles and toxic substances in my face, I dunno, call me crazy), so a product that might tackle my “bunny whisker” lines, between the brow crease and forehead wrinkles really appeals to me. Will I have $275 to buy VenoMax on my own in the foreseeable future? Probably not. Would I use it faithfully and be eternally grateful if I happened to be gifted with a container of the precious stuff? Absolutely!
I recently moved to an area of the country that has very tough, cold winter winds and I’m worried about my parched, aging skin surviving it without “incident.” I also have eczema, and VenoMax sounds like it can handle anything the weather might dish out!
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oh my word, if you could see how dry my skin is, you would know how badly I need this. I try every product on the market that says it hydrates and I have yet to find a keeper!!!
Luv the fact it brighten skin for an even tone. Tired of hydroquinone products for hyperpigmentation.
I like how it makes you look younger and smoother without any surgery-my mom just turned 50 so I think she might need this…
I’m turning the big 40 Sept. 23…..if I won this it would sure help me not be so depressed……
Surgery and botox scare me – this sounds wonderful!
Love it! I am a sucker for rare and hard to find ingredients, along with very scientific products. But can never afford them, this sounds like a perfect one for me!
I like how it hydrates. After lifeguarding all summer my poor skin needs help recovering! I also think the immune system piece is interesting.
I like that it helps the immune system and it could help with inflammation. Also this might alleviate some of my eczema.
I like the fact that it helps to relax wrinkles by hydrating.
I love that this product hydrates so quickly and my skin can definitely use hydrating and would love that it would also brighten my skin and even out my skin tone! Thank you for the chance to win this wonderful product!
I could use a miracle!! Bring it on!
I am getting older and need a product to help make my skin look younger and this seems like a good product to try. Would love to win this!
Interesting concept, would love to try this!
Let’s just say by the time NYFW is over my stressed out skin (and self) could use some revitalization time!
Like you, first time I have heard of this process. Who knows this will be the end of my search for the holy grail in skincare. Wanna try this definitely.
how cool! would love to try this for my tired gardening hands!
I would love to try this product,I want to be young looking for as long as possible.
One thing love about this product is how it hydrates your skin, taking it from dull to younger looking skin. i would definitely use this cream for my forehead, crows feet markets around the eyes, my ( ) markets, under my eyes for dark circles. i have a definite need for this product
I would use the product for all my fine lines and wrinkles.
I’m a diabetic so my skin always seems to dry out more than most.
the after skin looks plumper and brighter showing good results after use
I like that the venom relaxes wrinkles which I am starting to notice
I would love to win this for my mom. She is in her 60′s and, although she has always looked great for her age, she is starting to see how menopause changes the skin’s moisture level and everything that goes along with it.
I’m 41 and pregnant and I don’t want to look like the grandma instead of the mother when he is born! VenoMax looks like it would really help my dry skin and fine lines.
I think it will help my dry skin
I would love this as I need to brighten and hydrate my skin tone!
My skin is in desparate need of something like this! I love how the after photo looks like your hand is “glowy”
I like that it is an antiinflamatory and brightens skin tone. I’m at the age my skin has become dull
ryanac32 at yahoo dot com
I’m 58 and I could use a miracle,now!
I love that it has peptides!
My skin has become drier with age so I could use the hydration this provides
rjs682 at yahoo dot com
I love how natural all the ingredients are, and it would be a great gift for my mom, who has spent all of her time taking care of us kids, instead of herself (her birthday is later this month!)
I like that it has a very high level of hydration. I live in a very dry climate and have dry skin.
That is so impressive, i would love to hear more about VenoMax Treatment Creme.
I am 52 and I would love to find an anti-aging cream that showed REAL VISIBLE results! Having sucessfully undergone immunotherapy in Germany which saved my life, I believe that products that work with the immune system may be the answer. Would LOVE to try this line…
It simulates viper venom. Cool!
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