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CBD Skincare Done Right Brand Profile: Le Vesque

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We are so excited to introduce you to Le Vesque, a truly impressive line of CBD skincare.

Choosing CBD Skincare: You, Me and CBD

As ingredient-obsessed bloggers, we know CBD holds amazing restorative abilities. It treats skin conditions that seem hopeless: acne, aging, eczema, and psoriasis. CBD is in some trendy skincare lines.

But many CBD products miss the mark in texture and leave us greasy. And many smell, well, like a Cheech & Chong inspired frat party. Or have a distinct burly man from the woods aroma.

But the real problem is there’s some dubious CBD out there. A study in The Journal of the American Medical Association reported that more than sixty percent of online CBD products are mislabeled. [1]

Even some boutique and luxury brands use subpar, chemically stripped CBD. That depletes CBDs best healing properties, making for lackluster CBD skincare. But CBD can accomplish SO MUCH. If other creams have failed your skin, don’t give up on CBD.

Le Vesque Invigorate Collection contains grapefruit scented CBD creams with no greasy drydown

Fortunately, a quick investigation reveals the good CBD from the not so good. And once you try a product with high-quality CBD, it is a game-changer.

So we’re delighted to discover that Le Vesque gets CBD skincare right.

Le Vesque CBD Luxe Skin Cream contains 500mg of full-spectrum CBD. It treats aging, acne and skin conditions like eczema.

Le Vesque

In sum, Le Vesque is what one wants in CBD skincare:

  • Non-greasy drydown
  • Quality CBD: USA-grown, CO2 extracted, Full Spectrum CBD
  • Very low THC traces, so no high or altered feeling
  • Third party testing reports from a highly reputable lab
  • Instant skin improvement and feel
  • Very pleasant natural grapefruit scent
  • Spectacular supporting ingredients typically reserved for luxury beauty serums. Like Reishi, Algae, Shiitake, Royal Jelly, and Mango Seed Butter
  • Cruelty-free
  • Luxurious, but not frivolous. These products are workhorses that get things done.
Thick mousse like texture

Le Vesque CBD Luxe Face Cream has a thick mousse like texture with a non-greasy dry-down

Luxe Face cream (left) for night and Luxe Skin Cream (right) for day

We feature three products from the Le Vesque Invigorate range:

Treat face, throat and decolletage


One pump of the rich textured body lotion

A lotion that behaves like a luxe beauty serum

A lotion that behaves like a luxe beauty serum

Once we experienced Le Vesque, we had to learn more about the brand itself. So we asked the Le Vesque founders the story behind the amazing formulations. Without further ado, we present the Le Vesque backstory.

About Le Vesque

Our Story

Where did it begin?

Le Vesque Luxe was born of associations in a business law course at the University of Connecticut. Two of the co-founders, Mike and Joe, are prior service veterans and entrepreneurs who were looking to start a business that served a real need. Little did they know that Chris, their MBA business law professor, and CEO of Le Vesque Luxe, was a seasoned entrepreneur committed to helping students and veterans start businesses.

In 2018, we rallied around an earnest desire to create products answering the needs of underserved markets. Fueled by insights from Juan & Priya, we identified the need for inclusive cosmetics owing to the seeming invariable tendency for firms to develop products principally for a narrow slice of the population. We learned that most cosmetics contain nasty chemicals, with very few products available that were both all-natural and inclusive of different skin tones and types. The racial and ethnic diversity of our own family backgrounds demanded that we do it differently, more invitingly.

Why CBD?

December 2018, saw passage of the Farm Bill, heralding the potential development of meaningful health and beauty aid products benefitting from the incredible nature of CBD oil. This piqued our interest sincerely, as Joe’s sister has battled Crohn’s disease for over 15 years with medical CBD conferring great results over that time. Further research indicated that CBD could serve as a wonderful ingredient for skincare products owing to so many of its tremendous properties (moisturizing, anti-inflammatory, and so forth). We therefore set out to formulate a line of CBD skincare topicals for all skin types, comprised of full-spectrum, organically-grown CBD, coupled with the most natural and effective ingredients available.

How about the products?

We strive to stay true to our mission ”personally developing all-natural, inclusive products with the very finest and most effective ingredients. Products that we are proud to have our own families use. After many months of development, our first set of products is now available to your families, as well.”


Stay tuned this week for our full-feature coverage on three products from the Le Vesque range. We discuss our experience, the ingredients, CBD research, and share research on how to choose a reputable CBD skincare product.

We think you will be as impressed as we are!

 

References

  1. Bonn-Miller MO, Loflin MJE, Thomas BF, Marcu JP, Hyke T, Vandrey R. Labeling Accuracy of Cannabidiol Extracts Sold Online. JAMA. 2017;318(17):1708–1709. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.11909

Sponsored Post: Calming Aromatherapy Blends For The Perfect Night-In and a Good Night’s Sleep

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With social distancing becoming the new normal, your number of monthly nights-out is already down to zero. (Wandering around the block doesn’t count.)

Staying indoors all day and every day can make anyone go insane. Add to it the stress of working from home, meeting deadlines, feeding your family 3x a day and putting up with your kids’ shenanigans and it can seem like an insurmountable challenge.

Every day is a mess like that, but your nights can be peaceful. And they should be because a good night’s sleep is really important for you to cope with all the madness that’s quickly becoming considered the “new normal”

However, when you have 101 tasks on your to-do list, it’s hard not to think about them, especially when you are trying to get some sleep. Frustrating, right?

There are many online sleep-inducing apps that claim to be highly effective, but it doesn’t make sense to seek comfort in technology when it’s causing discomfort in the first place.

One of the proven ways to get a good night’s sleep is to add some essential oils to your routine. An essential oil diffuser is the first thing you need on your bedside table. Once you have it in place, the next step is to bring out the essential oils and create your sleep-time blends.

Today we’ll go over some of the best essential oils and how you can create various blends to fill your room with soothing aromas that may help you calm your nerves and sleep like a baby.

  1. Bergamot

    Bergamot

Made from the Bergamot fruit extract, it is one of the most popular essential oils used in aromatherapy. Its delicate, citrusy fragrance accented with floral notes has a calming effect on the mind and body. Combining your bedtime routine with the right essential oil can help relax your mind, reduce involuntary muscle tension and lull you to sleep like 1.2.3

  1. Vetivert

It has a rich, earthy scent which might seem unusual at first, but eventually, it will grow on you. Also, there’s always an option to mix it with other essential oils to fill your room with gentle aromas for your night-in.

  1. Frankincense

This essential oil works as a sedative in a good way. It helps to balance your emotions, calm your mind and support natural healing. In case you are having 3 AM existential crisis or trying to win an argument in your head, this is one of the essential oils you will want to reach for.

  1. Lavender

    Lavender

All of us have used this essence in one form or the other, at least once in our lives. Lavender is known for supporting healthy sleep as well as its relaxing effect on all ages – babies through adults. Also, if you want to fragrance your room, Lavender is a better and safer alternative to synthetic room fresheners.

  1. Valerian

Thanks to its sweet, earthy aroma, Valerian essential oil is known to ease stress and occasional restlessness and promote healthy sleep. It’s a herb native to Asian and European countries and has been in use since time immemorial.

  1. Ylang Ylang

Ylang-Ylang Ingredient Definition on StyleChicks.com

Ylang-Ylang

This essential oil is believed to have aphrodisiac essence that helps to balance female and male energies and fill the room with tranquil aromas that’ll drift you off to dreamland. Perfect for a romantic night-in, what do you say?

  1. Clary Sage

Thanks to its cooling essence, this essential oil has commendable soothing effects and offers various skin benefits when used topically. Put a few drops of Clary Sage in your diffuser and let that calming effect be all over the place.

Clary Sage

  1. Patchouli

Made from patchouli leaf extracts, this essential oil not only creates a relaxing, sleep-inducing environment but also cleanses the air as an anti-bacterial agent. It can be used in a diffuser with other essential oils for a soothing aroma throughout the night.

Using these essential oils in blends can elevate the calming effect, and by using various permutations, you can have a new mix every day.

For now, here are five exotic blends that you can create by combining above-mentioned essential oils.

The Shut-Eye blend

What do you get when you mix one drop of Lavender with one drop of Valerian in your diffuser? A glorious night of stress-free sleep. This is one of the straightforward blends that create a calming effect and fill your room with a pleasant, soothing aroma.

The Tranquility blend

If you are having trouble sleeping because of your heightened brain activity, two drops of Frankincense, one drop of Vetiver and two drops of Bergamot in your diffuser will calm your emotions, and you’ll start to feel light and fall asleep in minutes.

The Beauty Sleep blend

When was the last time you had an uninterrupted sleep? Like ages ago, right? Two drops of Bergamot, one drop of Vetiver and one drop of Patchouli should do the trick for you. This mild concoction of essential oils will relax your muscles to prepare you for a good night’s sleep so that you wake up feeling fresh all day, every day.

The Lights-Out Blend

After watching your favorite Netflix show, it’s time to hit the bed. But you can’t stop anticipating the next episode. Mix Ylang Ylang and Clary Sage in equal proportions and top it off with sandalwood to create a soothing aroma. This blend balances emotions and relaxes your mind to help you sink into bed.

The Hit-The-Sack Blend

If your idea of a night-in involves extended screen time, it may affect your ability to drop off to sleep. A combination of Frankincense (two drops), Clary Sage (two drops), and Vetiver (one drop) will gently nudge you down the ‘sleepery’ slope. Turn on your diffuser 30 minutes before you are ready to drop.

Conclusion

There are immense benefits to using essential oils in your everyday life. Apart from being a great sleep-inducer, essential oils, when used in their recommended form, can help you cope with a variety of health issues, like anxiety, headaches and migraines and skin rashes to name a few.

Which blend are you going to try today?

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Madame Gabriela Lipstick Clean Beauty Luxury What to Know

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REVIEW Madame Gabriela Beauty lipstick: a clean beauty cosmetic with a luxury vibe. Read our experience and a full report on the ingredients in this lipstick.

Many of us seek clean skincare and eat healthily. But do we still slather our lips with chemical-laden lipstick? Probably because many “clean” lipsticks leave much to be desired in texture, color choice, and packaging. So we are pleased to introduce a brand that caters to our desire for a luxe lipstick with clean ingredients. This brand is Madame Gabriela Beauty. It has an exceptionally smooth finish held in a sleek and chic lipstick case.

Madame Gabriela Clean Luxury Lipsticks

Madame Gabriela Clean Luxury Lipsticks

Brand Overview: Madame Gabriela Beauty

Madame Gabriela Beauty is a clean-cosmetic lipstick with ingredients typically found in skincare or a luxe lip treatment.  It is an ingredient-driven lipstick that has a luxury lipstick look, texture and feel.

There is much to say about this lipstick range: the experience, the shades, the wear, and our a full ingredient profile. These lipsticks are truly 100% clean.*

Madame Gabriela Beauty Clean Luxury, High-Performance, Ingredient Driven Lipsticks

Madame Gabriela Beauty Clean Luxury, High-Performance, Ingredient Driven Lipsticks

The Madame Gabriela Lipstick Experience

I love natural lipstick but I am frequently disappointed with shade selection and texture.

Many clean and natural lip cosmetics are, in our opinion, overly brown or yellow-based hues. These muted shades are lovely on redheads and warmer skin tones, but they don’t work as well with fairer or pink-based undertones. At least not for us.

Natural ingredient lipsticks also tend to be very waxy and dry or overly soft and runny.  I require high performance and definition.

So we were delighted to discover Madame Gabriela Beauty has mastered high performance, clean lippies in cooler tones with impressive color payout.

And these lipsticks have such a smooth, silky finish.

We were particularly impressed that Madame Gabriela Beauty lipsticks use ONLY ingredients that are clean and safe but are cleverly formulated so that there are no compromises in quality. The texture is excellent.

Madame Gabriela Beauty Smooth texture, highly pigmented

Smooth texture, highly pigmented

Madame Gabriela Beauty Lovely texture, spreads smoothly, layers well for semi-sheer to opaque coverage

Texture close-up: These lipsticks have a lovely texture, apply smoothly, and layers well for semi-sheer to opaque coverage

Madame Gabriela Beauty Swatch A smooth textured pink-nude lipstick

A smooth textured, ingredient-driven pink-nude lipstick

They are not waxy or watery. They have good wear time and don’t make my lips look or feel dry. There is no compromise to achieve a clean beauty lip product.

The Madame Gabriela Shades and Swatches

There are currently three Madame Gabriela lipstick shades:

  • New York at 1 PM a bright cheery pink
  • Paris at 7 PM is a classic true red pigment
  • Sydney at 8 AM a lightweight nude
Madame Gabriela Beauty Lipsticks Comes in three shades

Madame Gabriela Beauty Lipsticks Comes in three shades:

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Madame Gabriela Lipstick Paris at 7 PM

Madame Gabriela Paris at 7 PM is a true classic red with a blue base.

Madame Gabriela the perfect red lipstick paris

A true classic red high-performance lipstick

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Madame Gabriela Paris boxed packaging

Madame Gabriela Paris with their signature packaging

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Luxurious skincare and the classic red lip is all you need for that Parisian inspired, effortless yet classic lookMadame Gabriela the perfect red lipstick

Madame Gabriela the perfect red lipstick

Find Madame Gabriela Paris at 7 PM lipstick at Madame Gabriela Beauty

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Madame Gabriela Lipstick Sydney at 8 AM

Madame Gabriela Sydney at 8 AM is a pink undertone nude suited to pale to medium-dark skin tones. Just warm enough without being too dark or orange, yet not too gray or beige.

It does not oxidize into a brown or bleached out foundation tint look after a few hours of wear.


Find Madame Gabriela Sydney at 8 AM lipstick at Madame Gabriela Beauty

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Madame Gabriela Lipstick New York at 1 PM

Madame Gabriela New York at 1 PM is a cheery blue base pink.

A classic wearable pink is hard to find. I am always attracted to pink lipsticks, but rarely find the shade I like on my lips.

This shade has color payout without appearing too garish. It is not Shocking Schiaparelli pink, but it is not ballerina bare or teenage bubble gum either. Polished and glam like its’ namesake. Madame Gabriela New York at 1 PM is a bright cheery pink perfect for spring and summer.

New York

New York

New York is a bright, crisp, glamorous pink

New York is a bright, crisp, glamorous pink

Madame Gabriela New York

Madame Gabriela New York

Madame Gabriela New York

Madame Gabriela New York

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Find Madame Gabriela New York at 1 PM lipstick at Madame Gabriela Beauty

The Packaging

Madame Gabriella Beauty comes in a sleek magnetic cap case that releases at the press of the logo top button. Opening this lipstick is cool and modern … and makes me feel like a Bond Girl.

The cap bears the signature Madame Gabriela Beauty embossed logo design.

Madame Gabriela embossed logo is a one-touch release to open to the casing

The box is white with a cheery yellow stripe and logo.

Signature Packaging

Madame Gabriela Clean Luxury Lipstick

Clean Luxury Lipstick

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Madame Gabriela Lipstick Ingredient Guide

Take look at this impressive formulation of Madame Gabriela Beauty’s Ingredient Driven Lipstick:

What is in Madame Gabriela Lipstick? Ingredient Analysis

Manuka Honey

Organic Manuka honey holds minor natural lip plumping abilities.

Manuka Honey in Madame Gabriela Beauty lipstick

A softening humectant, Manuka Honey has healing, protecting and hydrating properties. It fights free radicals and is an anti-aging, boosting collagen production and cellular regeneration.

Manuka Honey works best when combined with hydration. Manuka Honey has natural antibacterial and antiviral properties to heal skin conditions.

Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil*

Organic Avocado Oil is 72% monounsaturated fatty acids. This is higher than Coconut or Grapeseed oils. Avocado Oil mixes with water better than other oils.

Avocado oil decreases dryness and improves skin texture. Rich in Omegas 3 and 6, Vitamins C,D, and E, Avocado Oil promotes scar healing and collagen production.[1]

Few oils can soften and reduce the appearance of vertical lip wrinkles like Avocado can. It gives this lipstick a smoother application and finish.

Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil

Sesame Seed Oil softens the skin. Rich in linoleic acid, vitamins A an E, it rids the skin of dry flakes. Sesame Oil is ideal for sensitive, irritated lip skin.

Sesame Seed Oil has a very thick and rich texture. It absorbs exceptionally well and seeps into the skin, making it soft and silky.

Cocoa Seed

Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter*

Cocoa Seed Butter contains a significant amount of polyphenol and flavonoid antioxidants. It prevents peeling lip skin and keeps lip skin elastic.

Matricaria Recutita (Chamomile) Flowers*

Chamomile is a gentle antioxidant with potent skin-soothing action. [2]

Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil*

Organic Castor Oil is a humectant. It draws moisture into the skin, hydrating while serving as a subtle lip plumper.

It softens skin with its’ high Vitamin E content.

Castor Oil is typically too thick and sticky to apply directly to the lips, but in this lipstick formulation, it works effectively with no residue or unpleasant scent.

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*

Organic Sunflower Seed Oil Sunflower is hydrating, nourishing and an excellent “supporting” oil base.

It retains moisture in the skin and is rich in vitamin E.

The Linoleic acid gives sunflower seed oil anti-inflammatory properties, provides a lipid barrier and is a natural treatment for atopic dermatitis. [3]

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*

Organic Shea Butter can feed the skin and overhaul the skin texture, even on deep burns or dry, cracked lips.

Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer

Brassica Campestris is an emollient antioxidant that is rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.

A combination of two natural oils that provide a soft and smooth finish and help form a “film” for product staying power.

Bambusa Arundinacea (Bamboo) Stem Extract

Bamboo Stem Extract has flavones, a source of natural antioxidants. Since the skin on lips is a major target of oxidative stress, the antioxidant protection provided by bamboo extract is excellent within this formulation.[4]

Bamboo extract contains glycosides, phenolic acids, and amino acids. These hold skin nourishing and soothing properties.

Bamboo extract is also hydrating, supporting other ingredients like Manuka Honey.[5, 6]

Thyme in bloom

Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Leaf*

Thyme has skin protective properties, including some UVA and UVB protection.

High in anti-oxidants it is a skin anti-ager.

Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf*

Madame Gabriela lipstick has Rosemary

Rosemary

Rosemary combats dry skin. It naturally protects skin from sun damage and free radicals.

It also has natural antiseptic properties and is a gentle exfoliant for dead skin flakes to keep lips smooth.

Rosemary Extract is soothing and helps reduce puffiness and lightens dark spots. It is stimulating and promotes better blood circulation to deliver the nutrients necessary to build collagen, elastin and to encourage scar repair.

Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flowers

Ylang Ylang softens and smoothes skin and stimulates new cell growth.

It soothes inflammation and irritation due to skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema. [7]

Tocopherol

Tocopherol is a form of Vitamin E derived from vegetable oils.

It is a moisturizing and skin softening antioxidant.

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Peel Oil*

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia is better known as Bergamot. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Linalool and carvacrol are compounds in bergamot oil. Both are excellent anti-inflammatories for dry, chapped lips.[8]

Citrus Sinensis (Orange) Essential Oil*

Organic Orange Oil is an antioxidant that reduces inflammation. It improves collagen production resulting in the reduction of dark spots and wrinkles.

Collagen production is especially important on lips that quickly show age and deflate with time.

Madame Gabriela Lipstick ingredient analysis

*Certified Organic Ingredients

No junky fillers
Preservatives and thickeners can be tricky. This formula contains safe and good natural stuff  to create the texture we associate with a luxury lipstick.

Shorea Robusta Resin

Shorea Robusta Resin is extracted from the sal tree of the Indian subcontinent. It improves long-lasting and film-forming properties and is especially popular in color cosmetic products. Gives a luxe viscosity.

Ascorbyl Palmitate

A fat-soluble vitamin C that serves as an antioxidant used in cosmetic preparations and as a food additive.

Rhus Verniciflua Peel Cera/Rhus Succedanea Fruit Cera

Wax made from the mesopeel of the berries of the Japanese wax tree

Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera

Helianthus Annus Seed Cera is the wax obtained from the seed of the Sunflower. An emollient.

Zea Mays

Organic Corn Starch, a largely translucent natural powder used to give a silky feel or smooth texture to a creamy skin or cosmetic product.

Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate

A non-toxic, plant-based emulsifier. Polyglyceryl 4 Oleate is an ester of the fatty oleic acid and polyglycerin-4. It has glycerin-like qualities from palm and coconut oil. It works with both water and oil-based ingredients to hold a formula together. A safe and gentle alternative to PEG.

Polyhydroxystearic Acid

Polyhydroxystearic Acid is an emulsifier that stabilizes products. Often found in natural sunscreens.

Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate

A natural plant-based ester with glycerine qualities. It keeps a product moist.

Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax

Candelilla Wax is a vegan substitute for beeswax with similar properties. It works well with other waxes for improved product consistency and to raise melting points without chemicals.

Vanilla Planifolia

Natural Vanilla Bean Flavor from the vanilla orchid accounts for the slight delicious scent.

Vanilla in Madame Gabriela Lipstick review

Vanilla

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Chic state of the art lipstick bullet design, silky smooth finish, good staying power, excellent treating ingredients, no junky fillers with good color payout.

Where to Find Madame Gabriela lipsticks

Find all three shades of these high-performance, 100% luxury Madame Gabriela lipsticks at Madame Gabriela Beauty.

Madame Gabriella Clean Luxury Lipsticks

Madame Gabriela Clean Luxury Lipsticks

QUESTIONS?
COMMENTS?

Madame Gabriela Beauty lipsticks review

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References

  1. de Oliveira, Ana Paula et al. “Effect of semisolid formulation of persea americana mill (avocado) oil on wound healing” Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM vol. 2013 (2013): 472382. doi:10.1155/2013/47238
  2. Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, January 2009, pages 36-40
  3. Lopez Perez G, Torres Altamirano M. Indications for sunflower oil concentrate in the treatment of atopic dermatitis. Rev Alerg Mex. 2006;53(6):217-25.
  4. Journal of Natural Pharaceuticals, December 2010, issue 1, page 40
  5. Tanaka A., Zhu Q. et al. Biological activities and phytochemical profiles of extracts from different parts of bamboo (Phyllostachys pubescens). Molecules 19, 8238-60 (2014)
  6. Wang J., Yue YD. et al. TLC screening for antioxidant activity of extracts from fifteen bamboo species and identification of antioxidant flavone glycosides from leaves of Bambusa. textilis McClure. Molecules 17, 12297-311 (2012)
  7. Cássia da Silveira E Sá, Rita et al. “Analgesic-Like Activity of Essential Oil Constituents: An Update.” International journal of molecular sciences vol. 18,12 2392. 9 Dec. 2017, doi:10.3390/ijms18122392
  8. Wilson R., Aromatherapy: Essential Oils for Vibrant Health and Beauty Avery Publishing 2002 Pgs. 135-136

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These Madame Gabriela Beauty Lipsticks were submitted to Style Chicks for consideration purposes. All opinions and experiences are 100% our own.

Science of Skincare: The GroundBreaking Collagen & Skin Elasticity Study For Ninja Level Anti-Aging

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Amongst the countless skincare products and procedures out there, what REALLY restores collagen? A recent study revealed facts that may alter what products you use in the fight against dull, aging skin.

The Collagen Conundrum

There are many collagen types in our body. Each collagen type has a function. Effective anti-aging skincare is not just restoring some form of collagen on areas of visible aging. It requires producing the right kind of collagen in the right place. This gives skin resilience and elasticity. Tricky, right?

We knew the deeper the skin can be stimulated to produce new collagen, the less facial sagging there will be.  That’s still true, but now there is more intel.

The Super Science-y Skin Study

A groundbreaking skin study revealed the composition of live young and aging skin.  It looked at the baby collagen in the skin. It noted the changes in elasticity with age in the twenties, thirties, and forties.

Special technology imaged the internal elasticity of the skin. It noted the concentration of the individual collagen fibers. They located which ones made skin elastic, taut and youthful. The location and impact of these concentrated collagen clusters were new information.

“The team also studied how the variations in skin elasticity in the papillary dermis would change the look of the skin and discovered that the skin surface of females without any signs of variations in elasticity was more likely to be smooth, whereas that of females with decreased elasticity looked slightly rough” [1]

The Result

The result? Now we know exactly WHERE we need to restore collagen. And we know which type of collagen rejuvenates skin and keeps it “springy”

“The team has found out that type III collagen is abundant in the areas with healthy skin elasticity in the uppermost layer of the dermis, but it decreases in the parts where the skin elasticity has deteriorated. This suggests that the decrease in type III collagen triggers the decrease in skin elasticity” [2]

In sum: what makes skin healthy, elastic and vibrant is collagen III within the dermal cells of the papillary dermis skin layer.

And the study identified the exact ingredient to accomplish the task. It is an ingredient that appears in skincare brands like Shiseido and Tatcha. It is also a natural ingredient that can be organically farmed. It’s Watercress. Yep, Watercress.

Watercress helps makes Type Collagen III in dermal cells

Watercress helps makes Type Collagen III in dermal cells

what to do About It

Henceforth, beauty buddies, we tackle anti-aging with the precision of a vapid ninja.

We‘re featuring select products using Watercress to best advantage to precisely target Collagen III production in the proper dermal cells.

And there are some great skin products in this lineup, including an all-natural Beauty Superfood oil with a Watercress base.

 

References

  1. Shiseido Succeeds in Visualization of Internal Skin Elasticity – Decrease of Type III Collagen Involved in Age-Dependent Degradation in Skin Elasticity. Shiseido, Shiseido, Apr. 2018, corp.shiseido.com/en/newsimg/2423_c3b40_en.pdf.
  2. Ibid

 

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