Frequently Asked Questions

What are cosmeceuticals?
What is Istituto Ganassini?
How long has the company been around?
What makes these products unique?
What are the best selling products?
Do you have products for people with oily skin?
Do you have scar treatment products?
Do you have products for people with mature skin?
Do you have products for teenagers and people in their 20’s?
Do you have acne treatment products?
Do you have products for men?
Have the products been tested on animals?
What proof do you have to back up your statements regarding your products?


» What are cosmeceuticals?
Cosmeceuticals are the melding of the cosmetic and medicinal markets. These products influence the biological function of the skin, improving the appearance by delivering nutrients needed for healthier skin

» What is Istituto Ganassini?
Istituto Ganassini, founded in 1930 by Prof. Domenico Ganassini di Camerati as a pharmaceutical company, is now a Milan-based cosmeceutical company known as the source of Italy's best selling body and facial skincare products. The company was the first cosmeceutical company in the world producing skincare with medicinal like properties.



» How long has the company been around?
The company was founded in 1930 as a pharmaceutical company and produced the first cosmeceutical product in 1971 - Rilastil Cream to treat Stretch Marks.

» What makes these products unique?
Istituto Ganassini skincare product ingredients include raw materials - not derivatives or extracts like most other brands. Products are Cosmeceuticals, which influence the biological function of the skin, improving the appearance by delivering nutrients needed for healthier skin. The products are all backed up not only by extensive company research before production and then again throughout the manufacturing process, but each product also has independent University research to back up the company's claims. The Rilastil Intensive line includes the top three best selling face and top three best selling body products in all of Italy. The products and the number one doctor and pharmacist recommended products in Italy.

» What are the best selling products?
In Italy, the Rilastil Intensive Line includes the top 3 best selling Face and top 3 best selling body products.

Top Selling Products for the Face:
#1Hydrotenseur Cream: To prevent the formation of wrinkles with a restoring, extreme moisturizing and anti-oxidant action.
#2Face & Neck Toning Cream: To tone tired and relaxed skin. To help reduce aging, prevent formation of wrinkles and moisture skin of the face and neck.
#3Regenerating Cream: To prevent and reduce precocious skin aging and the formation of wrinkles by regenerating skin cells. For all skin types.

Top Selling Products for the Body:
#1Stretch Mark Cream: Prevents and reduces the appearance of stretch marks by restoring skin elasticity and increasing skin flexibility and softness. Also improves the appearance of skin scars.
#2Elasticizing Cream: Improves the skins elasticity, firmness and hydration. Improves and reduces the appearance of skin scars.
#3Body Emulsion: For large areas of the body. Improves skin elasticity and moisture and diminishes skin fading caused by the natural aging process.

» Do you have products for people with oily skin?
Products that are oil free are:
Rilastil Intensive Tinted Day Cream – Light
Rilastil Intensive Tinted Day Cream – Golden
Rilastil Lady Eye Contour Gel
Rilastil Young Eye Contour Gel

Products that are suitable for oily skin and have a low dose of any oil are:
Rilastil Intensive Regenerating Cream
Rilastil Intensive Oily & Mixed Skin Cream
Rilastil Intensive Eye Contour Cream
Rilastil Lady Eye Contour Cream

» Do you have scar treatment products?
Products have not only been tested by the company, but have also been tested by independent Universities that back up claims for scar treatments.

The complete Rilastil Intensive Stretch Mark Line is suitable for scar treatment. Link to the Rilastil Intensive Stretch Mark Line page on the www.GanassiniUSA.com website

The Rilastil Intensive Elasticizing Cream is also suitable for scar treatment.

» Do you have products for people with mature skin?
The Rilastil Intensive Line is for all ages and can be used by people with mature skin

The Rilastil Lady Line is specifically designed for mature skin. This complete line is formulated to treat and protect areas of the face and body that may suffer from dryness, dehydration, lack of adequate moisture, signs of aging, and loss of elasticity.

» Do you have products for teenagers and people in their 20’s?
Rilastil Young is designed for the young skin of teenagers and those in their early twenties. It is formulated to treat and protect areas of the face before wrinkles form. This line includes: Day Protection, Night Prevention and Eye Contour Cream.

» Do you have acne treatment products?
Products that are suitable for those with acne include:
Rilastil Iperactive C: a creamy emulsion based on Vitamin C that provides an excellent barrier against oxidation and precocious skin aging. The key ingredients assure a rapid absorption with excellent moisture, and leave the skin feeling soft and smooth without leaving any oily residue.
Rilastil Intensive Facial Scrub: a deep purifying cleanser, for all types of skin that exfoliates dead cells from skin surface thoroughly removing skin impurities, and leaving it feeling soft and elastic. This facial scrub has soft micro-spheres that provide deep, but not aggressive, exfoliation and prepares the skin to accept the hydrating benefits of moisturizers.

Products that are oil free and good for acne prone skin are:
Rilastil Intensive Tinted Day Cream – Light
Rilastil Intensive Tinted Day Cream – Golden
Rilastil Lady Eye Contour Gel
Rilastil Young Eye Contour Gel

Products that are suitable for acne prone skin and have a low dose of any oil are:
Rilastil Intensive Regenerating Cream
Rilastil Intensive Oily & Mixed Skin Cream
Rilastil Intensive Eye Contour Cream
Rilastil Lady Eye Contour Cream

One customer’s testimonial detailed how he took acne medicine daily, however when he started using a daily regime on Rilastil Intensive Facial Scrub, Rilastil Iperactive C Cream, and Make-Up Removing Wipes, he stopped using his daily acne medicine and has not taken it for 4 months.

» Do you have products for men?
All of the products in the Rilastil Intensive, Rilastil Young and Rilastil Dermosolare lines are suitable for men. However some of the best products for a daily regime for men include:

Rilastil Intensive Scrub Mask is a deep purifying cleanser, for all types of skin that exfoliates dead cells from skin surface thoroughly removing skin impurities, and leaving it feeling soft and elastic. This facial scrub has soft micro-spheres that provide deep, but not aggressive, exfoliation and prepares the skin to accept the hydrating benefits of moisturizers.

Rilastil Intensive Deliskin Cream is a creamy emulsion with superior moisturizing properties that provide nourishment and hydration to improve skin elasticity, and that specifically targets capillary fragility, reduces redness, soothes and nourishes the skin. Beneficial in the treatment of eczema, psoriasis and rosacea. Also, can be used as a treatment after shaving.

Rilastil Iperactive C Cream is a creamy emulsion based on Vitamin C that provides an excellent barrier against oxidation and precocious skin aging. The key ingredients assure a rapid absorption with excellent moisture, and leave the skin feeling soft and smooth without leaving any oily residue.

Rilastil Intensive Eye Contour Cream is a creamy emulsion with strong hydrating and anti-aging properties to restore firmness and elasticity to the eye area by keeping it moisturized and nourished, thus diminishing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

» Have the products been tested on animals?
No, it is against Italian law to test on animals! The products are tested on human volunteers. The products are all backed not only by extensive company research before production and then again throughout the manufacturing process, but also by independent University research to support the company’s claims.

» What proof do you have to back up your statements regarding your products?
The products have extensive research to back up the claims. Istituto Ganassini products go through rigorous testing procedures as required by Italian law. Ganassini does extensive research on each product before it goes to market. All products are also independently tested and researched by Italian
Universities. The products are then also tested three more times throughout the production process
from the initial testing of the raw materials, testing during the manufacturing process, to the final quality control testing of the finished products before they are shipped to market. This extensive research and testing makes the products unique for the U.S. market.
 All Skin Types
 Acne Prone Skin
 Hypersensitive Skin
 All Skin Types
 Mature Skin
 Acne Prone Skin
 Hypersensitive Skin
 All Skin Types
 Anti-Cellulite