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Shiseido |
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Introduction & Overview |
Shiseido is Japan's largest cosmetics manufacturer. They have created a rather extensive makeup and skin care line for both men and women. They also have branched out to other arenas, and created toiletries, sun care products, fragrances, professional salon hair care products, pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. Their products are known by different brand names, including Clé de Peau Beauté, Ayura and Aquair.
However, Shiseido Night Care has gotten a great deal of attention lately from both consumers and the media. It is advertised to increase elasticity, firmness and the hydration of a person’s skin, while also easing wrinkles, sagging and skin fatigue. Nevertheless, when it comes to skin care products, we believe it is important to thoroughly review the formulary to see if it uses elements that are effective, and which work well together.
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| Ingredients at a Glance |
Shiseido Night Care contains Super Bio-Hyaluronic Acid, LAG Revitalizer & Chlorella Extract.
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| Ingredients in Focus |
Hyaluronic Acid is the lynchpin of this formula, and a rather effective one at that. Hyaluronic Acid is naturally found in the body, and is needed to cushion and lubricate joints, eyes, heart valves and the skin. Clearly, Hyaluronic Acid is not just used in the skin care arena; it has also been used and studied as a way to prevent and aid in the surgical repair of many connective tissues. This is important to those who are seeking to reduce the signs of aging and repair their skin, because it is the lack of or a deficiency in Hyaluronic Acid that, in many cases, causes changes in the skin.
Therefore, it stands to reason that replenishing this element would correct these issues, which include premature wrinkling. In fact, Hyaluronic Acid has been shown to hydrate facial skin, so much so that it increases smoothness, softness and elasticity.
Chlorella Extract, a form of algae, is also used in this formula. It has a long history of being used as a way to ease many physical ailments, including pancreatitis, bleeding gums and loose teeth, premenstrual syndrome symptoms, ulcers, constipation, allergies, diabetes, skin problems, chronic fatigue syndrome and arthritis. While it has been shown to play a role in wound healing and addressing some skin issues when taken orally, it has not been shown to have the same effect when used topically.
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| Lifestyle |
Collagen is the main protein found in the connective tissues of most animals, and it is an integral component of skin health. In fact, it is in charge of skin strength and elasticity, and when it begins to break down, it leads to wrinkles and other signs of aging. As we age, Collagen production begins to break down, and for this reason, the more progressive product developers have started adding real Collagen into their formulas. This has been shown to naturally replenish the skin’s supply in order to ensure that skin strength and elasticity are not compromised. The skin may then begin to repair itself.
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| Positives |
• Contains Hyaluronic Acid
• Moderately priced
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| Negatives |
• Does not contain real Collagen
• No testimonials posted at this time
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| Final Thoughts |
We believe those who use Shiseido Night Care may find that their skin feels smoother, softer and has more elasticity, because Hyaluronic Acid is an intense skin hydrator. However, alone it may only do half the job, which is why developers who are well versed in skin health will include real Collagen in order to replenish the body’s own supply. This enables the skin to repair itself, reduce wrinkles and slow down the aging process.
Some developers, such as this one, fail to include this because it is a rather expensive element, and is one that only the most knowledgeable developers feel comfortable working with. We feel it is unfortunate that Shiseido Night Care does not contain this potent element, though it is possible to find such a formula online at a reasonable price and with a money-back guarantee.
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