Well not actually Botox, obvs. But if you’re nervous of needles, you can get great lift and magnificent results from these exceptional products.
We’ve recently discovered the Institut Esthederm range, and are massively impressed. This Intensive Retinol Oil Serum is a concentrated product which treats fine lines and deep wrinkles, uneven surface, recent scars and photo-ageing, while accelerating cell renewal, strengthening the structure of the epidermis, stimulating collagen production, and strengthening the skin. R865. In the same range, the Institut Esthederm Intensive Hyaluronic Mask is a rich face mask for skin with severe dehydration, lines and wrinkles. It instantly plumps and moisturises the skin, filling fine lines and wrinkles, and with regular use creates a smooth, rehydrated complexion whilst restoring radiance. R650. Available from DisChem.
Laboratoire SVR has a range of three ultra-concentrated ampoules which address sagging skin, wrinkles, skin irregularities, enlarged pores and a dull complexion. There’s Ampoule A – with vitamin A and Retinol, a leading anti-aging active ingredient which retexturises the skin and corrects deep wrinkles. • Ampoule B3 – with a high concentration of vitamin B3 which soothes and strengthens the skin, tightness and discomfort are immediately reduced and skin becomes plumper and the signs of aging are diminished – this one intensely, reinforces and plumps dehydrated skin. • Ampoule C contains 20 per cent optimised Vitamin C for radiant skin. They’re R725 from riekiemedaesthetic.co.za, absoluteskin.co.za or shopfomo.com
Let’s get serious. This Lamelle Dermaheal Ultra Renewal Cream is an advanced corrective night cream with 50 per cent more growth factors than other products in this range. Stimulating tissue regeneration and collagen production for more youthful skin, it’s suitable for mature, sun-damaged, dry skins but it should only be used according to skin tolerance and introduced slowly if you have never used active ingredients, and it’s not suitable for sensitive or rosacea-prone skins. Ingredients include those to slow down and stop chronic inflammation associated with skin ageing, with benefits for skin-plumping due to the ability to attract and retain water, and to provide superior lipid barrier defence. R1850. And for your neck (gosh, always an awful age giveaway!), Lamelle Dermaheal Ageing Neck Serum is a potent serum that treats signs of ageing on the neck to help stimulate new collagen and elastin. It’s suitable for mature, sun-damaged skins but can be used by those with early signs of ageing, but caution should be used by those with any sensitivity. R850. Both from dermastore.co.za and skinmiles.com.
The Do-It-Yourself skincare trend is becoming increasingly more attractive for women spending time at home, who are not yet ready to visit professional salons for treatments, or for the convenience-seekers with on-the-go and busy lifestyles who are often crunched for time.
Bridging the gap between home and professional treatments is this new product from Nimue Skincare … the ThermoFlash Peel. It enhances skin radiance and provides instant smoothness while improving the skin’s firmness. With no side effects or downtime, a 10-minute application once a week cleanses pores and detoxifies skin for a youthful and radiant appearance. It also has ingredients that tighten and lift. R399 from nimueskin.com
Compiled by Kym Argo
