Once in a while a new brand comes along and totally blows me away. 001 Skincare is that brand for the summer of 2015.
Inspired by hybrid methodologies, this sublime, well thought-out collection combines traditional apothecary with cutting-edge science that uses high grade natural and lab-based ingredients to create effective skincare solutions to help combat the detrimental effects of urban environments. Its performance-led products are formulated and hand-poured in a UK-based equiHybrid Lab.
It might come as a surprise that our eye skin is ten times thinner than the skin on the rest of our face. For that reason, the eyes are often the first place to show the signs of ageing.
A potent and indulgent formula, this triple-peptides active commander eye concentrate is the ultimate powerhouse for youthful eyes.
The refined, light eye serum is intelligently designed with multiple neuro-peptides and hyaluronic acid, with proven cell-signalling properties to rejuvenate and regenerate the eye contour area by filling up wrinkles, lifting eyelids, fading dark circles and soothing fatigue conditions caused by physical or environmental factors.
Key active ingredients include argireline, hyaluronic acid, Matrixyl 3000 and aloe vera. Argireline is a hexapeptide that relaxes the muscles responsible for the formation of expression lines. Facial contractions are weakened and muscles relaxed, thus reducing the formation of wrinkles and expression lines over time and multiple usage.
Hyaluronic acid stimulates collagen synthesis, fibroblasts proliferation and synthesis of proteins, whilst acting as the body’s own hydrating molecule, keeping skin plump, smooth and supple.
Matrixyl 3000 duo-peptide complex helps reverse the impact of ageing by stimulating the synthesis of collagens and proteins across the skin’s layers. This rejuvenates the dermal structures, reduces photo damage and makes ageing skin behave like younger skin. Deep wrinkles are reduced while skin’s tonicity is increased after multiple use.
Aloe vera stimulates skin repair, soothes inflammation and regenerates the skin by increasing growth of fibroblasts and synthesis of collagen. It also protects the skin against external aggression and fades dark circles away by enhancing microcirculation.
Pair the eye concentrate with an ingenious beauty tool, the Eyecicle, for great results. Beloved by A-listers and makeup artists the world over, it is delicately made with artisan glass techniques so the entire contact surface is rounded and smoothed with no seam. The beauty device is chilled in the fridge for at least 30 minutes and then used as a massage tool to roll, point and swipe on the seven pressure points around eyes. The clever gadget therefore flushes away built-up toxins and also increases oxygen and nutrients circulation, while plumping and diminishing fine lines. This is a seriously effective and indulgent home treatment.
I have been using the combination of eye concentrate and Eyecicle religiously, every evening for the past couple of months, and I am head-over-heels in love with it. Not only have I noticed an improvement in my eye area – firmer, softer, brighter – using it makes me feel indulged and pampered.
001 Skincare is a beautifully formulated and performance-led collection, where all the products are wonderfully addictive in terms of benefits, and extremely effective.
