The Environment Beauty Expert

EVERYDAY IS DIFFERENT FOR YOUR SKIN 365 Days a year, 365 chances […]

EVERYDAY IS DIFFERENT FOR YOUR SKIN

365 Days a year, 365 chances to reveal youthful radiance

365 days a year your skin has to adapt constantly to changing environments and lifestyles: daylight, main cause of premature aging, but also climate swings, pollution, stress, fatigue. All these factors combined may accelerate natural skin aging

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Over several decades, Lancaster scientists, renowned for their indisputable expertise in daylight-induced skin oxidation, have expanded their research to all types of skin oxidants, including pollution, stress and modern life.

Lancaster Target 100% Skin Aging Sources

Lancaster Research labs have developed breakthrough technologies that offer women our best in skin protection and repair to reveal youthful, luminous skin, whatever your lifestyle, wherever you live, 365 days a year.

with 365 skin repair range’

Because the environment your skin lives in is responsible for 80% of visible signs of aging.

 

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DAYLIGHT EXPERT

THE RISK: UVA, UVB AND INFRARED RADIATION

Daylight, main cause oxidation, is the 1st aging factor and is made up of different light wavelengths. UVA and UVB rays combined represent less than 10%of the light spectrum. Infrared rays represent more than 50%.

HOW DOES THIS AFFECT YOUR SKIN

We all know that UV rays cause sunburn and skin aging. But what about Infrared rays? These penetrate more deeply into the skin where they cause premature aging and long-term damage, including loss of elasticity and firmness.

THE LANCASTER SOLUTION

International pioneer in understanding the impact of light rays on the skin, Lancaster has over 40 years experience in ground-breaking UV protection. Today, our scientists have discovered broad-spectrum technology that protects the skin, beyond UVB and UBA rays, infrared radiation. For most of our products, this technology is reinforced with a patented antioxidant complex that helps preserve your skin from damage.

POLLUTION EXPERT

Franks Lancaster Pollution ExpertTHE RISK: PM 2.5, OZONE, FREE RADICALS

Millions of women in major cities are exposed to increasingly high levels of pollution from multiple sources. These include Particulate Pollution (PM2,5) from exhaust fumes, diesel cars and industrial waste, Atmospheric Pollution (Ozone) and Free Radicals generated by pollution.

HOW DOES THIS AFFECT YOUR SKIN?

All these factors, alone or combined, may impact skin functioning. Over time skin cell metabolism may slow down, the aging process may accelerate and pigmentation may become disordered. Your skin looks dull and tired, might feel more sensitive, complexion becomes uneven.

THE LANCASTER SOLUTION

At Lancaster, we believe that the best anti-pollution protection comes from a combined approach to a host of aggressive urban sources. We were one of the 1st brands to introduce patented Oxygen technology to infuse your skin with the optimal amount of oxygen it needs. For most of our products, this technology is reinforced with our Patented Antioxidant Complex to protect your skin from up to 95% of free radicals and shield it against pollution.

*Skin Therapy Oxygenate. Not in shields, cleanser or toner.

 

Franks Lancaster dnaTHE RISK: ENVIRONMENTAL AND BIOLOGICAL FACTORS

The environment is responsible for 80% of the aging process. Only 20% is biological. Our skin DNA- the genetic code that holds all the information required for our cells to function properly- remains globally the same during our life. However, the gene expression is marked throughout our life by how and where we live. Epigenetics is the alteration of gene expression influenced by environment and age. Our cells retain the “memory” of our past personal experience (exposure to sun, pollution, diet, lifestyle, etc..), these alterations are reversible, a target which we can act upon to fight against skin aging.

HOW DOES THIS AFFECT YOUR SKIN?

Repeated environment aggressions may cause changes in the expression of some genes leading to premature aging: this is epigenetics. DNA damage directly impairs cell functioning. Scientific evidence proves that damaged DNA may lead to Collagen destruction and contributes to accelerated aging.

THE LANCASTER SOLUTION

Lancaster was one of the 1st brands to address skin aging at root with a unique genetic approach. Today we expand our expertise to address aging signs caused by epigenetic changes, offering a unique triple approach to repair, protect and prolong skin youth.

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The Benefits of Aromatherapy

Being rare and therefore highly prized, aromatic plants and Essential Oils have […]

Decleor - The Benefits of Aromatherapy

Being rare and therefore highly prized, aromatic plants and Essential Oils have been used for Aromatherapy successfully for thousands of years.

With their use documented amongst ancient civilisations for anything from religious ceremonies and as medicines to beauty preparations for skin and hair and even in cooking, Essential Oils formed an integral part of the traditions of most early cultures.

However, it was only in 1928 that the term ‘aromatherapy’ was actually coined. French chemist René-Maurice Gattefossé, who was working in his family’s perfumery business, became fascinated with the Essential Oils’ therapeutic uses after accidentally discovering that lavender oil rapidly helped to heal a severe burn to his hand.

Gattefossé was followed in his studies by French scientist and doctor Dr Jean Valnet who went on to treat a range of medical and psychiatric problems with the aid of Essential Oils. Marguerite Maury established the reputation of aromatherapy in beauty by opening the first aromatherapy ‘clinics’ in France, Switzerland and Britain.

It was a mere seven years after Maury’s death that DECLÉOR was officially born in Paris, becoming the first beauty company to actively begin uniting the science and art of using plant oils in aromatherapy products and treatments.
What are Essential Oils and how do work?  

The skin is a mirror that reflects your general state of health. A physiological disturbance, a dietary imbalance, poor lifestyle or any kind of stress is all it takes for the body to reflect the problem directly on the skin.

Essential Oils are particularly effective in addressing these “disorders” thanks to their rebalancing properties. Impermeable to water, but permeable to gases and oils, the epidermis is able to absorb Essential Oils. This perfect affinity allows Essential Oils to penetrate the skin deep-down.

Essential Oils can enhance your body and your well-being by three important ways:

  • Through massage, they are able to enter the bloodstream, resulting in positive body changes
  • Once applied, the Essential Oils have a profound effect on the body, are able to simulate or relax, soothe or purify the skin.
  • Finally, the simple act of inhaling Essential Oils causes your body and emotions to respond positively.

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DECLÉOR designs precise combinations of Essential Oils selected for their specific cutaneous or olfactory properties. These are called DECLÉOR Aromessence oil serums.

The harmonious energies of essential and plant oils help to maintain or restore the skin’s optimum balance, by providing it with vitamins, minerals and energy straight from nature.

DECLÉOR’s exceptional expertise of Essential Oils and research have enabled us to select 38 Essential Oils which are used in 150 formulations. DECLÉOR offers a unique art of beauty using the power of aromatherapy and the energy of Essential Oils for your natural beauty.

Behind the Brand

Sometimes a simple decision can change your life. Case in point: When […]

Clarins - Behind The Brand Banner

Sometimes a simple decision can change your life. Case in point: When a young medical student named Jacques Courtin-Clarins decided to treat circulatory problems through massage, something strange started to happen. After their treatments, Clarins’ patients not only felt better, but they also started noticing smoother, healthier-looking skin in the process. It was this miraculous occurrence that prompted Clarins to devote himself to research. And what started off as a few simple botanical body oils ballooned into one of the world’s foremost beauty companies, spanning a presence in over 150 countries.
Clarins - Behind The Brand Jacques Courtin-Clarins
In 1954, Jacques Courtin-Clarins opened the first Clarins Institute de Beauté in Paris, France, where he developed treatments and products using natural botanical ingredients for the face and body. The first beauty company to employ 100 percent pure plant extracts, Clarins used only the best botanicals to complement the appealing textures and scents that made his luxurious products a pleasure to apply. Still a family-run business, Jacques’ sons, Dr. Olivier Courtin-Clarins and Christian Courtin-Clarins, continue on in the Clarins tradition today.

The brand’s equally impressive makeup collection, which is inspired by runway shows and loved by fashion icons around the world, is known for its ability to adapt to the demands of everyday life. Whether a woman wants all-out glamour or is primping in a taxicab, Clarins’ wide range of color products are up for the challenge. And just like their skin and body care, their makeup is also loaded with beneficial botanicals, which means the more you wear Clarins’ makeup, the more naturally beautiful your skin will be.

Science and Performance

Clarins Laboratories In 2007, Clarins Laboratories were the first on the selective […]

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Clarins Laboratories

In 2007, Clarins Laboratories were the first on the selective distribution market to obtain GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) approval.

To ensure excellence in all its products, the Clarins group masters its production chain from A to Z. It has its own research laboratories in France, based in Pontoise.  They verify the effectiveness and stability of products through safety and tolerance testing, completed both in vitro and in vivo.

Most Clarins products are made in France at the Pontoise site. As for the fragrances, they come from a second laboratory based in Strasbourg. They are then distributed worldwide.
Managed by the quality department, manufacturing of the products is carried out according to strict health rules and always in compliance with good manufacturing practices.

Environmental laboratory management is provided by a specific department – the health and environmental safety department.

Ongoing Innovation

« We do not do anything that is not useful for cosmetics. »

With these words, Jacques Courtin-Clarins dictated the Clarins roadmap in 1976. And even today, some products stand out in the history of the Group through their incredible longevity. They are at the heart of the ongoing innovative process.

The Extra-Firming Cream, for example, has been helping women battle wrinkles and loss of facial skin firmness for more than thirty years. Since its launch in 1978, the formula has been enriched according to the new findings of the Clarins laboratories. In 1995, two active ingredients reinforced its regenerative effect through their neuroprotective action. They were followed in 2012 by four other active ingredients that this time targeted firmness links.

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This approach, unique to the Clarins group, wants the formulas developed by the laboratories to be constantly improved. It is this innovation and discovery of new active ingredients that dictate the evolution of the skincare ranges. Ongoing innovation and novelty takes precedence for the company: a philosophy that is found in many products such as the Body Lift Cellulite Control product, a successor of the first anti-cellulite gel from 1966.

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The Double Serum Saga

« It all started when the other one said no », was what Jacques […]

The Double Serum Saga

« It all started when the other one said no », was what Jacques Courtin-Clarins always used to say.

In 1985, Jacques Courtin-Clarins presented a previously insurmountable challenge to chemical engineer, Lionel de Benetti: combine all the active ingredients that have an influence on the youth of the skin together, in a single product. For the chemist, anti-aging is a challenge: some ingredients are only soluble in water, others only in oil. That’s when the founder of Clarins got the idea of offering the treatment in two separate bottles, for the customer to mix together at the time of use. Double Serum was born.

With its eighteen active ingredients offered in two bottles, the product included all the ingredients known for enhancing the youth of the skin. Constantly improved – this is the open formula philosophy – the Double Serum formula has evolved in line with Clarins research findings.
Today, the seventh generation has twenty plant-based active ingredients and an effectiveness booster: cangzhu, a Chinese medicinal herb. Unprecedented testing on a multi-ethnic panel helped prove the effectiveness of this new formula.

But innovation did not stop at the scientific performance. The Double Serum dosage system today is contained in a single bottle with two compartments, each with a separate pump. The two key elements never come into contact, thereby preserving the effectiveness of the oil and water soluble active ingredients.  The mixture only happens at application, providing a sufficiently precise dosage to balance the ratio between oil and water, as close as possible to the composition of the hydrolipid film of the skin.

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