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Gatineau Day Cream |
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Introduction & Overview |
Gatineau Laser Comfort Day Cream is advertised as providing individuals with the full effectiveness of a professional salon laser resurfacing treatment in the comfort of their own homes. According to the advertisement, use of this product will reduce fine lines and wrinkles, so that your face looks younger, and your complexion appears more radiant.
Gatineau manufactures several different facial creams to reduce the signs of aging, as well as other skin and body care products. We will take a closer look at the formula used in the Laser Comfort Day Cream to see whether or not it may be a good choice for women seeking an effective product to use at home.
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| Ingredients at a Glance |
Even though the word “laser” appears in the name of this product, there is no laser involved. The formula is actually similar to other facial creams currently on the market.
The formula contains a blend of such ingredients as Mineral Oil, Petroleum, Cyclomethicone, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol and Squalene to provide moisture. Several sugar complexes, fragrances and preservatives are also included in the formula, along with two chemical dyes.
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| Ingredients in Focus |
Squalene is primarily extracted from Shark Liver Oil, though it is not clear where it comes from for this formula. The compound is often included in cosmetics to moisturize the skin, and is said to be oil-free.
Glycerin is a sweet-tasting liquid that has no color or odor. It is essentially sugar alcohol. Propylene Glycol is an organic compound often used in cosmetics, anti-freeze, smoke machines, hand sanitizers, de-icers on airplanes and as a flavoring agent.
Methylparaben is part of the family of Parabens that are widely used in cosmetics and deodorants, and is a preservative and a fungicide.
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| Lifestyle Benefits |
As mentioned, no laser is involved with the Gatineau Laser Comfort Day Cream. The formula is apparently meant to simply mimic the effects of laser treatments; the advertisement states that the moisturizer “protects the skin while harnessing the powerful energies of light and transforming them into skin refining laser beams” to resurface and re-texturize the complexion every day.
Keeping the skin moisturized is essential to maintaining healthy skin, and may reduce wrinkles. Unfortunately, the ingredients in this formula do not appear to have restorative properties that may repair deep tissue damage. Women may prefer to try a product that contains clinically proven ingredients.
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| Positives |
• May moisturize the skin
• A couple of positive customer reviews are posted
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| Negatives |
• No “before” and “after” photographs are posted at this time
• Formula is not entirely natural
• As of review, website does not post research
• Product does not contain the most advanced ingredients
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| Final Thoughts |
As mentioned, use of this product may be an effective way to soften and moisturize the skin, but we have seen little indication that it may be a suitable anti-aging product. Even the customer reviews we see, although positive, merely state that the skin has become softer, not wrinkle-free.
Because wrinkles are often caused by a reduction in Collagen, the compound responsible for maintaining the skin’s strength and elasticity, some products include fresh Collagen and elements to boost Collagen production in their formulas. Additionally, some formulas include Hyaluronic Acid for increasing moisture. Hyaluronic Acid is found in connective tissues throughout the body and is necessary for lubricating and cushioning the joints. It is widely believed to have an anti-aging effect, and products that include this ingredient plus Collagen may be the most preferable for increasing the firmness of the skin. We suggest looking for products that come with money-back guarantees.
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