Vilantae by Evolution X is an all-natural orally taken product with d-Calcium pantothenate as its main ingredient. According to the company’s website, the product works so well because it stops the production of oil in the skin and gives acne no chance to form. Vilantae is said to be effective in both men and woman and is said to be a step above any other applied acne product. According to the company, doctors have recommended Vilantae for years, though they don’t say who these doctors are.

A look at Pantothenic acid

To understand the so-called miracle ingredient in Vilantae you have to look no further than a study conducted by a Dr. Lit-Hung Leung. In his 1995 study he concluded that high doses of Vitamin B5, otherwise known as Pantothenic acid, resolved acne and decreased pore size. Dr. Leung also proposes a mechanism, stating that Coenzyme A or CoA regulates both hormones and fatty acids, and without sufficient quantities of Pantothenic acid, CoA will preferentially produce androgens. This causes fatty acids to build up and be excreted through sebaceous glands, causing acne. Leung’s study gave 45 Asian males and 55 Asian females varying doses of 10 to 20 grams of Pantothenic acid, which represents 2000 percent of the US Daily Value. In the study, the participants were given 80 percent orally and 20 percent through topical cream. Dr. Leung noted improvement of acne within one week to one month of the start of the treatment. However, critics are quick to point out the flaws in Dr. Leung’s study stating that it was not a double-blind placebo controlled trial. To date, few if any dermatologists prescribe high-doses of Pantothenic acid. Furthermore, there is no evidence documenting acetyl-CoA regulation of androgens instead of fatty acids in times of stress or limited availability, since fatty acids are also necessary for life. It should also be noted that the only study looking at the effect of Vitamin B5 on acne is Dr. Leung’s.

Ingredients?

Besides the “miracle” ingredient that they call d-Calcium pantothenate, which is no more than a fancy form of Vitamin B5, the company’s website is void of an ingredients list. They do say that the product is all-natural, but fail to give you an exact list of the all-natural ingredients. This may give you a reason to feel a bit concerned if you have any allergic reactions, especially since the product is taken orally.

Conclusion

Vilantae by Evolution X comes with 90 day money back guarantee. That is the good news and if you insist on trying this product it would be a good idea to keep the information on the guarantee handy. The website is chalk full of testimonials, like many other acne products on the market today, but is missing the ingredients list. The company makes some pretty steep claims based solely on one doctor’s clinical trail that was apparently not even performed correctly. Besides, the trial was based on oral and topical medications, not just oral as in the case of Vilantae When it is all said and done and the smoke has cleared, this product is probably one that should just be left alone and possible admired from afar.