Skin ages very early

The splendour, turgidness and smoothness of the skin, which reach their peak around the age of 20, are unfortunately shortlived. Then, inevitably and inexorably, from around 25 onwards, the skin ages: its metabolism starts to slow down, the secretions of the sebaceous glands are reduced, collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid are produced in smaller quantities, the cohesion of the cells loosens.....This is the start of the process which causes the skin to become grey and opaque, to lose its suppleness, to wrinkle, become rougher, with lines on the surface and then increasingly deeper.We know that health problems and aggression from the environment (sun, light and pollution in particular) can accelerate these phenomena.We also know that attempts have always been made to fight them, to protect, i.e. moisturise and nourish, the skin, by applying various substances, of which those of vegetable origin have always been predominant.

Now there is something new

The second half of this century, and in particular the past decade, has witnessed great scientific interest in all problems linked to ageing.

The enormous progress achieved by medicine in some fields has led to a huge increase in the average lifespan, at least in the West. Scientific experiments now nearing completion have provided definite results which, for many of us, should be translated into rules for living: reduce intoxication (smoking, drinking etc.), avoid psychosomatic stress, prevent illness, protect against free radicals, keep cholesterol under control, etc.

Therefore, even if human ageing is a phenomenon which has not yet received universally accepted theoretical explanations (is it innate or acquired, for example, or programmed by our genes, or only due to chemico-physical deterioration which can be kept under control?), the progress of science allows us to dream, at least, of eternal youth.

It is no longer merely a question of reaching the age of 110-120 for which our biological clock appears to be programmed, but instead to live the second part of our existence to the full, youthful yet elderly, without the shortcomings, weaknesses and ugliness which are features of old age.

However, while we await the decisive weapon or weapons for stopping time, we can already delay external ageing as long as possible.

This statement,valid on a general basis, applies especially as regards our skin.

Science applied to cosmetics

Actual discoveries (collagen, elastin, liposomes) from increasingly close research into cells have allowed truly revolutionary cosmetic preparations to be produced, capable of slowing down as far as possible the ageing mechanisms of the skin.

The techniques of extracting the active ingredients of vegetable origin have also been considerably refined. Nothing can replace the extremely slow distillation of nature, but nowadays it is technological progress which offers us the means of grasping its closest secrets and using its vital sap in the best possible way!

Our anti-ageing formula

Thus we at L’Erbolario felt obliged to exploit the new knowledge to the full and therefore formulated a line specifically indicated for fighting the phenomena of skin ageing. We have included active vegetable ingredients with proven efficacy, obtained in an extremely pure state by original extraction processes, rendered biomimetic (i.e. similar to the structures of the skin) and conveyed in depth by the phytosomes (vegetable liposomes). They are combined with classic vitamin complexes and diluted in noble excipients. The result of this exclusive formulation is 5 products (6 with the Suntan Cream for the Face) with an extremely fine consistency, comfortable and easy to use.Your skin will find in them nourishment suitable for reforming the hydrolipid surface film, for supplementing the scarcity of collagen and elastin and for defending itself against external aggression.

When are our products used?

In the fight against damage caused by ageing, the principle upheld by dermatologists and cosmetologists is the one confirmed with increasing frequency by the whole of modern science: prevention is better than cure. This leads us to say that the anti-ageing range is not necessarily reserved for women “of a certain age”! These are definitely ideal products for skin which already shows, visible to a greater or lesser extent, the signs of ageing mentioned previously. In this case the best results will be obtained by intensifying to a maximum the applications and prolonging them for a considerable length of time, even throughout the year if necessary. Since, however, the ageing mechanism starts fairly early, it is to be hoped that, around her thirtieth birthday, each woman acquires the habit of using anti-ageing products alternately with the usual ones. For effective prevention, we usually recommend at least 2 annual cycles, in spring and autumn.

Nourishing Cream

With Avocado Oil,Vitamin E, Farnesol and Pantothenic acid

In Stock // Price: EUR 34.00

This non-oily and extremely fine preparation, pleasant to apply, is a real “skin food”. It contains a high percentage, among the other active ingredients, of avocado oil, farnesol and pantothenic acid. The former is one of the most effective skin protectors and softeners which, thanks to the affinity with natural lipids, softens the skin, performing the extremely useful action of protecting it and of retaining water. Farnesol, on the other hand, is a substance with high biological potential, extracted from the essential oils of rose, acacia, lily-of-thevalley, lilac and also from oak moss and sandalwood.Combined with pantothenic acid, it forms a complex of which research has recognised extraordinary properties:

1) it helps to maintain tissue in its ideal natural condition.
2) it has a softening and toning effect.
3) it considerably improves the mechanical properties of the skin (elasticity and plasticity), as it increases the state of tightness of the tissues, thus fading lines and reducing rough skin.
4) it normalises the lipid layer which protects the skin.
5) it improves the capacity to retain water. This is exactly what a skin which is no longer quite so young, or which is undergoing periods of particular fatigue, requires during the night. The already rich ingredients of the cream have been joined by vitamin E, also known as the vitamin of youth, which has an anti-oxidising action par excellence, i.e. it fights free radicals.

Day Cream

With Extensin,Asparagus root Extract and Phytosomes of the Flavonoids of Lady’s Thistle

In Stock // Price: EUR 34.00

During the day the skin easily comes into contact with all those external agents which specialists agree in considering ruthless aggressors and mostly responsible for ageing: light, first of all (both that of the sun and artificial light), the changes in humidity and temperature, the irritant and toxic factors to be found not only in the air in cities. Then during the day we live life to the full and all the frowns, exaggerated expressions, smiles and doubts of facial movements turn into wrinkles. Therefore a day cream has to ensure protection which could be antithetical: maximum protection, optimum concentration of active ingredients and at the same time easy use and immediate absorption, as well as benefits prolonged throughout the day.

The anti-age cream brilliantly fulfils all these requirements. It is rapidly absorbed by the skin, leaves a pleasant sensation of well-being and renewed lightness, and encourages the duration of any make-up.

Its formula is a real cocktail of factors which avant-garde cosmetic science considers definitely effective in the fight against age, chosen according to the knowledge of phytotherapy. In order to soften the skin and make it capable of withstanding sensitising and allergising factors, the flavonoids of lady’s thistle are combined with phytosomes which transport them into the skin and prolong their efficacy.

In order to fight free radicals, which prey on the cells of the skin, and which are formed above all due to the action of the rays of the sun, high doses of vitamin E have been added.

In order to tone the skin and retain turgidness and purity of the features, the extensin; similar to the animal type which forms the essential structure of the dermis, is used.

Extensin, jojoba oil and vitamin B5 provide moisturising elements and help the natural ability of the skin to retain water.

A supreme nourishment function is performed by the asparagus root extract, an active ingredient obtained from meristema, a specific “germinative tissue” found at the ends of roots, shoots and buds, in which the key to the amazing ability of plants to regenerate and grow throughout their lives, however long, unlike in the animal world, has been found.

Multi-active Serum

Fast-acting firming fluid

In Stock // Price: EUR 34.00

A concentrated serum with immediate and accumulative action. It ensures optimum exploitation of powerful functional elements of a vegetable origin which, immediately supplied to the skin thanks to the phospholipid liposomes, act on the texture, complexion and resistance of the skin: the firming effect, noticed immediately after application, reveals a real cosmetic face-lift which refines the shape and distends the features. This is therefore the ideal product, which can be applied before any other treatment, even around the eyes, for a special make-up or for special occasions. It then gradually nourishes the skin, fades and helps to prevent wrinkles. Suitable for all types of skin, this anti-ageing serum has many purposes:

1) due to its immediate firming effect on the features of the face, it represents an ideal “first aid for beauty” at particularly critical times: a few applications provide smoothness, splendour and tone for the skin and ensure long-lasting and dazzling make-up effects.
2) during long cycles (20 days) repeated during the year, it is a highly effective anti-ageing prevention.
3) used continuously it restores and helps particularly tired and stressed skin, preserving elasticity and redistending the features.

Youth Face Mask

With Macadamia Nut Oil and Asparagus Root Extract

In Stock // Price: EUR 21.20

The extremely light cream which makes up this face pack is full of active vegetable ingredients and vitamin complexes which combine to combat the phenomena of skin ageing. Its very comfortable application achieves the immediate effect of distending the features and leaving the skin silky and velvety, while it prepares it to receive the benefits of anti-age creams in the best possible way.

Face Sun Cream

With Aloe Vera and Macadamia Nuts Anti-Ageing Formula

In Stock // Price: EUR 15.50

This cream has a specific antiageing action and is dedicated to those who love the sun’s golden caress on their face, but sensibly want to prevent any negative effects on the youthfulness and quality of their skin. It guarantees a medium level of protection , thanks to the rich array of natural filters (Aloe, Helichrysum, Rice Bran Derivates); the long-lasting, deep-down moisturising effect on the skin helps neutralise the effects of exposure (Shea Butter, Macadamia,Aloe); it also guarantees a good level of Vitamin E (Rice Bran Oil) and helps fight the formation of free radicals, redness and chapping (Glycyrretic Acid Complex from Liquorice).With a specific medium filter for UVB rays (which do not go beyond the intermediate layers of the dermis and, by stimulating melanin, assist the tanning process), it acts as a barrier against UVA rays,which always penetrate deep down, even when the skin is tanned, and cause premature skin ageing. Suitable for all skin types.

Medium protection SPF 25