THIS time of year people think about pigmentation. No matter how hard we try after a good summer we all get a little sun damage.
UVA stimulates your pigment cells called Melanocytes to manufacture the pigment called Melanin. This is responsible for your tan and also your unwanted dark patches.
These sun spots may take up to 10-20 years to develop, so if you notice some showing now it could have been caused when you were a child.
Image Skincare is a Cosmeceutial skincare range which utilizes the most scientifically advanced formulas in today’s marketplace to create pharmaceutical grade skincare products.
These products give licensed physicians and estheticians the ability to offer professional treatments and products which yield unparalleled results. Image is an American company and is very results driven and I find their previous ranges excellent.
Image Skincare was launched in Ireland in April 2009 and has attracted a lot of attention.
So they brought out a range called iluma for pigmentation and I have being using it for the last 6 weeks. First up is a cleanser called intense lightening cleanser.
The Intense Lightening Cleanser is a transparent gel with a creamy texture. When introduced to water, the gel transforms into cleansing milk.
Although geared toward skin with sun spots, the Intense Lightening Cleanser is perfect for those with dry or sensitive skin. The formula is extremely gentle and non-irritating, helping to remove makeup and impurities without stripping the skin of its natural oils, while delivering powerful botanical brighteners.
next up is ILUMA™ Intense Lightening Serum is an amazing, lightweight serum that works to prevent dark spots. Vitamin C, bearberry. mulberry, licorice, rumex, azelaic acid, and daisy flower extract all serve triple-duty to help naturally brighten the skin and prevent further dark spots, reduce inflammation and irritation in the skin, and provide antioxidant protection.
Green Tea, Echinacea, Chamomile, and Gotu Kola also provide antioxidant protection and help to further soothe and calm irritated skin and promote healthy healing. Apply before your moistuirser and give 5 minutes to set in..
ILUMA™ Intense Brightening Crème is my favourite in the range. Daisy Flower extract takes the lead to help brighten dark spots, along with Licorice and Arbutin.
IMAGE’s signature three different forms of Vitamin C are going to tackle pigmentation, help to firm and plump the skin, and provide powerful antioxidant protection.
Plant stem cells are going to help extend the life of the skin’s cells, keeping the skin looking younger for much longer. ILUMA™ Intense Lightening Body Lotion tackles those dark spots that are largely ignored when it comes to professional skincare. Daisy flower extract and plant stem cells all wrapped up in Vectorize® Technology deliver the ultimate product to brighten and rejuvenate your body.
This lightweight, non-irritating lotion soaks into the skin like a dream, with no greasy residue and a light scent that disappears in minutes.
This entire range comes highly recommended by me and once pigmentation is sorted from the skin, it literally takes years away. Image is only available in salons as the percentage of active ingredients is high and can only be prescribed by a therapist.
