Cosmeceutical Pioneer Strivectin’s ‘Anti-Aging Solutions’ Draw Drug Claim Warning
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
FDA cites Strivectin’s Potent Wrinkle Reducing Treatment and TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream as unapproved drugs based on claims touting elastin-stimulating effects, skin-firming action and other structure/function benefits.
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