This unique type of moisturiser stimulates the production of natural Glycosaminoglycans which help to maximize the hyaluronic acid and water in the skin. Basically this enables the skin to retain a maximum amount of water producing a softness and firm plumpness to its appearance. Its powerful hexapeptides boost production of collagen, which we all know is key to the anti-ageing signs on the skin giving an all over more youthful appearance. Definitely not one of the less-expensive creams on the market, but if its anti-ageing results you want then it could be an investment.
L’Occitane Precious Cream Immortelle
A really gorgeous day cream from L’Occitane this cream has a fabulous texture. It feels truly luxurious and is silky-smooth offering a real comfort factor. The immortelle flower provides the essential oil in this day cream and helps to promote collagen synthesis, stimulating the skins microcirculation. Over time the skin feels firmer and plumper and fine lines and wrinkles are smoothed and softened. The immortelle oils also protect the skin against free radicals to prevent further signs of ageing and although the cream is nourishing enough for more mature creams it has a lovely light texture which will keep a younger skin looking good. Can be used in conjunction with a slightly richer night cream - very precious cream which has the same properties for maximum effect. Priced at around £34.00 for 50 ml.
Elemis Pro Collagen Marine Cream
This award winning company always deliver top quality products. As with many of their products, this daily moisturiser has anti-ageing properties and it’s easily absorbed formula will suit all but very dry skins. The cream contains the marine extract Padina Pavonica which has dramatic effects on hydration. Its non-greasy texture is suitable for combination skins and younger skins that are already showing the first signs of ageing. In trials the skins firmness and elasticity was dramatically increased and we found it to be really good as a base before applying make-up.
Liz Earle Superskin Moisturizer
This recently launched face cream is Liz Earles first anti-ageing formula and as with her other products is packed full of top quality ingredients. Anti-ageing creams very often do not offer a ‘comfort factor’ and can feel a bit mask-like on the skin. But this one is genuinely different. It contains Vitamin E to help protect from environmental damage with high levels of GLA and is rich in Omega 3. It has a lovely texture and is fragrance free and really does feel nourishing on the skin. The naturally active ingredients include cranberry and rosehip seed oils and borage - well known for its anti-ageing properties and for nourishing and ‘plumping up’ mature skins. Priced at around £30.00 for 50 ml a little goes quite a long way, but it’s also available in a 15 ml size for around £11/00 if you want to give it a try.
