A lot of skincare products on the market require a lot of patience and a little bit of hope, because it can take up to three months to see visible results. But what if we told you that Gatineau has a pool of science-backed ingredients that deliver dramatic age-defying results almost instantly. For the past nine decades, Gatineau’s scientists have worked tirelessly to understand the skin’s needs at every stage of life and consistently create innovative solutions to counteract the problems that can occur.
The neck and décolleté is one such area. It is often the first to show signs of ageing, and a dead giveaway for revealing our age even when our faces remain youthful. The neck is the most active and mobile area of the spine, and the skin is very thin and fragile. The constant movement – coupled with a lack of oil production – can cause wrinkles and creases to develop much more quickly than they do elsewhere. Like the face, it is also exposed to the sun, and is often overlooked.
To nourish, treat and protect the delicate skin on the neck, Gatineau has launched Age Benefit™ Intensive Neck & Décolleté Cream. It boasts a rich and decadent formula that has been meticulously formulated to tackle all the visible signs of ageing on the neck and décolleté, whether it’s loss of volume, deepening of wrinkles, a rough and crepey skin texture or pigmentation.
At the heart of this formula is a Marine Algae Extract, scientifically known as Hypskin. Derived from a sustainably harvested algae off the northeastern coast of Brazil, this high-performing active is the ultimate retinol-alternative that is not only non-irritating, but also stable in the presence of light, heat, and oxygen. Retinol (also known as vitamin A) is the gold standard in treating the signs of ageing, however, it is not suitable for everyone. Gatineau’s Marine Algae Extract does everything we know Retinol does for the skin (including speeding up cellular renewal, promoting collagen production, and keeping skin healthy), but without any of the typical side effects such as dryness and sensitivity. It has been clinically proven to lighten dark spots and increase skin density and firmness – that’s no easy feat!
Sourced from a rare red algae that grows in the pink granite coast in Brittany, Gigartina Stellata is a multifaceted ingredient that can help address skin sagging, loss of firmness and dehydration. This high-performing active is likened to a ‘face lift in a pot’ as it relaunches key components in the dermal extracellular matrix (skin foundation) that help maintain structure and definition, including collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid. Taking facial fitness to another level, this cutting-edge active delivers on lifting, sculpting and toning whilst reversing sagging skin.
And if you thought tequila was just a tipple, then think again! A patented extract from Agave Tequilana, the plant used to make tequila, is also a secret weapon against wrinkles. It behaves like a featherweight seal to flex your face, iron out creases and relax expression lines. Interestingly, the plant is solely born out of energy of the sun. The solar energy that it absorbs is transformed into a unique polysaccharide called inulin, which is a powerful prebiotic that will safeguard your skin against the stressors that come with modern life.
Our skin cells are continuously exposed to environmental stressors and rely greatly on large amounts of energy to combat cellular damage. As we age, cellular energy levels decline (especially in menopausal years) and the deficiencies in skin energy can result in premature ageing. Coming to the rescue of lacklustre complexions, this Intensive Neck and Décolleté Cream is bursting with Glycogen, which is produced by a unique variety of sweetcorn and extracted through a mild water process. A natural botanical, it works to turbocharge the oxygenation of cells to restore that ‘bright aura’, leaving your complexion in hydrated harmony with an even glow. And who doesn’t love an ingredient that has been validated by independent labs? Glycogen has been clinically proven to smooth fine lines and wrinkles and lend a firmer and suppler finish.
The results don’t stop there. This formula has been injected with high-quality Hyaluronic Acid, a powerful humectant and thirst-quenching essential that retains 1000 times its molecular weight in water. So, you can expect your skin’s moisture reservoirs to be instantly revved up to dial up the dew and promote a smooth, pillow-y finish.
This high-performance neck and décolleté cream wouldn’t be complete without the range’s signature complex of Artichoke and Hibiscus Extract. This expert double act encourages the skin to behave as it does, pre-oestrogen levels drop, ‘consulting’ with the key skin cell receptors to manufacture collagen and elastin and make it firmer and more resilient. The rich supply of Vitamin C and antioxidants in Artichokes make shielding from the external elements a breeze and leads the way towards a healthy, happy complexion.
With maximised levels of performance-proven skincare actives, the Age Benefit™ Intensive Neck and Décolleté Cream will be your ride-or-die skin saviour as it caters in every way to this extremely fragile area. Clinical trials show it to provide 24 hours of hydration, improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity, and reduce uneven skin tone. This powerful daily formula stimulates, regenerates, and restructures the complexion to preserve your natural beauty.
You can shop Gatineau products online at www.orleanscosmetics.co.za or in select Woolworths, Truworths and Dis-Chem stores.
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