Last week I started a 3 month course of skincare-in-a-pill courtesy of Imedeen for Men or “IMEDEEN man•age•ment” so this post will be a quick intro and background before I post a full review in 3 months time.

The NEW easy and efficient way to good-looking skin. Two tablets daily work in the dermis – the deep layer untouched by traditional grooming products – to boost and improve skinperformance from the inside-out. It’s never too early or too late for men to start caring more deeply about their skin. Just two IMEDEEN man•age•ment tablets once a day have been scientifically shown to:

• Improve skin quality and structure in the dermal layer

• Reduce visible signs of ageing such as dryness, lines and wrinkles

• Protect skin against harmful UV raysncrease moisture levels by up to 30%

• Give skin an overall softer, smoother appearance

I’m often dubious about skincare supplements, simply because a lot of them out there contain ingredients that either don’t work or aren’t in high enough of a concentration to do anything. However, taking a look through all the studies Imedeen have conducted (proper, placebo-controlled studies) these supplements look extremely promising.

This shows (take my word for this..) that someone using Imedeen (as opposed to a placebo) had a marked increase in skin density after 12 weeks. That means thicker and less wrinkled skin.

Along with zinc, antioxidants and a skin thickening marine complex, they contain high levels of lycopene (from tomatoes) which is an ingredient known to prevent sun damage to the skin. In fact, there are a few sunscreen pills on the market (like Heliocare) that are proven to work and lycopene-based. This won’t substitute a proper sunscreen applied to the skin but it does provide some UV protection which, in turn, helps to prevent premature ageing and loss of collagen. All good, especially if you’re a bit slack with the sunscreen!

Skincare supplements are always going to a be a huge thing, especially for men. They promise all the benefits of skincare without having to touch your face with a single product. That also makes them great for people who are sensitive to skincare in general. Though I doubt these would make for a complete alternative to regular skincare, they look like a nice boost you can add to a simple skincare routine.

Very excited to see what Imedeen can do so i’ll update in 3 months with results!