article_snippet: The treatment – known only by It experimental name of XAF5 – has been shown to significantly reduce bags under the eyes.
article_snippet: The treatment, known only by its experimental name of XAF5, has been shown to significantly reduce bags under the eyes.
article_snippet: Bags were graded on a four-point scale, and in ratings given by independent doctors, just under half of those using XAF5 were found to have improved by one full grade in both eyes, with some seeing a two-grade improvement.
article_snippet: When applied, XAF5 is absorbed through the skin and into fat tissue.
article_snippet: XAF5 binds to receptors on the surface of fat cells, causing fat cells to expel fat cells oil contents, reducing fat cells size.
article_snippet: XAF5 also prevents new fat cells from forming.
article_snippet: But Dr Singer said that XAF5 was a different type of prostaglandin, and trials had seen ‘no effects on the eye, including iris hyperpigmentation’.
article_snippet: In contrast, when XAF5 is discontinued, the results reverse.
article_snippet: XAF5, which would be a prescription-only cream to be applied at home once a day, is now undergoing further testing.
highlights_snippet: Treatment – known only by its experimental name of XAF5 – has been shown to significantly reduce bags under the eyes .
  